Oregon school counselor faces backlash over 'chosen family' book for youths

An Oregon high school counselor is facing criticism after a children's book she authored about "chosen family" resurfaced online, with critics arguing it encourages children to prioritize chosen family over their biological relatives if they don't feel accepted at home.

The book, "A Kids Book About Chosen Family" by Madi Bourdon, a high school counselor at Milwaukie High School & Academy of the Arts, is intended for 5–9 year-olds, according to its Amazon listing.

It is about the...