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Mentioned in 5 episodes

And Tango Makes Three

Book • 2005
And Tango Makes Three tells the story of Roy and Silo, two male chinstrap penguins at the Central Park Zoo who form a pair bond and, with the help of a zookeeper, raise a chick named Tango.

The book explores themes of family and acceptance, based on a real-life story.

It has been recognized for its portrayal of diverse families and has won several awards, including the ASPCA Henry Bergh Book Award and ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned in the podcast as a book about a penguin chick raised by two dads, and its status as one of the most banned books in America.
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The Intelligence: searching for the elixir of life
Mentioned by Ore Ogunbiyi in the closing segment of the podcast as a book about a penguin chick raised by two dads, recently banned in America.
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The Intelligence: searching for the elixir of life
Mentioned by Selena Simmons-Duffin when discussing same-sex animal relationships.
Celebrate Valentine's Day With These Queer Animals
Mentioned by Stephanie Studer as a children's book based on the true story of two male penguins adopting an egg.
A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy
Mentioned by Stephanie Studer as a children's book based on a true story of penguins, frequently banned in America.
A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy
Mentioned in the context of Roy and Silo, another famous penguin couple, whose story inspired the book.
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