The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Sanford

The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford is a picture book biography by Rob Sanders about the mother who helped start PFLAG after publicly supporting her gay son in the 1970s. Through warm illustrations and straightforward text, the book shows how one parent’s advocacy grew into a national network for families and LGBTQ+ people. Homeschool parents use it to spark conversations about allyship, courage, and how everyday actions can lead to bigger change. As a single picture book, it’s an affordable, high-impact addition to units on civil rights, empathy, or family stories, and works well for read-alouds across multiple ages.