Daniel Haack

Daniel Haack is an American children's book author best known for writing Prince & Knight, a picture book that features LGBTQ+ characters in a fairy tale setting. The book, published in 2018, tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a knight rather than a princess. Prior to becoming an author, Haack worked in children's media and entertainment, including roles at Nickelodeon and Netflix. His background in children's content helped inform his approach to writing inclusive stories that challenge traditional fairy tale conventions. Prince & Knight received notable attention from media outlets and was named an ALA Rainbow Book List Selection. Haack followed this success with a sequel, Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King, and has continued to focus on creating children's literature that features diverse representation. His work is recognized for incorporating LGBTQ+ themes into traditional storytelling formats while maintaining age-appropriate content and messaging for young readers. The books are published by Little Bee Books in partnership with GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization.

Readers praise Haack's Prince & Knight series for introducing LGBTQ+ representation in a child-friendly fairy tale format. Parents note the books maintain classic storybook elements while normalizing same-sex relationships. Several reviewers highlight the illustrations and medieval adventure aspects that appeal to young readers. Liked: - Natural integration of LGBTQ+ themes without feeling forced - Traditional fairy tale structure and pacing - Illustrations by Stevie Lewis - Accessible language for target age group (4-8) Disliked: - Some readers found the storylines predictable - A few reviewers wanted more character development - Limited page count restricts plot complexity Ratings: Amazon: Prince & Knight - 4.9/5 (2,800+ reviews) Goodreads: Prince & Knight - 4.3/5 (3,000+ ratings) Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King - 4.2/5 (400+ ratings) Common review quote: "Finally a fairy tale where the prince finds his true love, who happens to be a brave knight, and it's treated as perfectly normal."

Prince & Knight (2018) A picture book about a prince who finds love with a brave knight while they work together to defeat a dragon threatening their kingdom.

Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King (2020) A sequel following the prince and knight as they face a mysterious shadow king who is casting darkness across their realm.

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