Matt Haslam

Shadow's First Christmas Matt Haslam

From the Accredited TV Show, Powered and Protected by Rainbows and author/host Matt Haslam comes a heartwarming story of a little puppy named Shadow. Shadow is a three-month-old labrador puppy who grew up on the streets of New York City, NY as a stray. He always wished that he would someday find his forever home but then his dream came true on a November night on Christopher Street. He soon found a home with Troye and Alex who showered Shadow with all of their love. It's sometimes hard for the puppy to realize he is safe now but Troye and Alex have lots of patience because they know exactly how it feels to be afraid of coming out of the "Shadows". In the middle of the storyline is a fantastic, educational message for kids and adults alike: Never give up in the face of hardship. Never give up on your dreams. Help one another through life and make each other laugh. Most importantly, "Shadow's First Christmas" shows us how to accept one another regardless of whom we love and shows us how normal it is to be gay. In the story, readers can also learn about the Stonewall National Park and learn how to be accepting of LGBTQ family members when they are ready and have the courage to come out of the "Shadows".