or “childfree by choice” is a better way to say it.  the former seems rather — dogmatic.

i had a patron come by the reference desk last evening looking for a picture book that explains why some adults choose to not have kids.   The key here is that the adults make a conscientious choice to not have children — it’s not that they aren’t able to have children (e.g., due to infertility, high risks, etc.).

i looked in worldcat, on amazon, etc.  and i came up with nothing.  i found books for adults — sorta like those “high fiving” each other for not having kids — but nothing explaining it to children….it was amazing what i *did* find (e.g., books explaining why mommy is getting plastic surgery.)

so, my point is– there’s an untapped niche (as small as it is) out there for a money making opportunity in the children’s book arena.  for those of you who wish to take on the task of writing and/or illustrating a book that focuses on explaining “childfree by choice” to kids, the market is wide open.