A Dad, an Adoption Story & a Book That Helps Kids Feel Seen: a discussion with Ian Duncan

becoming babyREADY with Sam Leeson - All About Queer Family Planning & Creation · Jul 23, 2026 · 43m

By their second date, Ian and Danny were already talking about something big: they both dreamed of becoming fathers.

For Ian, that dream of fatherhood would eventually include adoption. Together, he and Danny welcomed their son, Carson, into their family. Now 13, Carson is at the heart of Ian's story as a father — and, in many ways, his journey as an author, too.

Ian is a father, husband, teacher, and author, and in this episode, we talk about the power of stories and the messages we give children about family, identity, and belonging.

Long before he became a parent, Ian was drawn to the…