Just Like Everyone Else

Aiden sometimes wonders if he’s adopted. He isn’t, of course – he has the sticky-out ears that run in the family. But how come the rest of Team Taylor are so loud and crazy when all he wants to do is stay quiet and blend into the background?

As if his family weren’t embarrassing enough, his mum announces she’s going to have another baby but not for herself; she’s going to be a surrogate for a gay couple, Justin and Atif.

Aiden is furious. Not only does he dread the unwanted attention, he’s scared it might somehow expose his most troubling secret; he thinks he may be gay and he has no idea what to do about it.

This funny, thought-provoking story challenges gender stereotypes, explores different ideas of family and acknowledges the difficulty that can be experienced by a young man coming to terms with his sexuality.

With the help of good friends, a few unfortunate mistakes and a leap of faith, Aiden comes to realise he is exactly who he was meant to be. And that’s something he should be very proud of.