The Kid (book)

The Kid
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AuthorDan Savage
LanguageEnglish
SubjectParenting
PublisherDutton
Publication date
1999
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages246
ISBN978-0-525-94525-3
OCLC41445757
Preceded bySavage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist (1998) 
Followed bySkipping Towards Gomorrah: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Pursuit of Happiness in America (2002) 

The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant is a non-fiction book by Dan Savage. It was first published by Dutton in 1999. The book recounts the author's experiences during the process of adopting a child with his partner, Terry. Savage details for the reader his emotional states at various times during the adoption period and how it affected his life.

The Kid is the recipient of a PEN West Award.[1][2][3] Robin Williams' production company purchased the options to develop the book for television in 2000.[4][5] The book was adapted into a musical in 2010 by librettist Michael Zam, with music composed by Andy Monroe, and lyrics by Jack Lechner.[6] Christopher Sieber starred in the lead role as Dan.[6] It was performed Off-Broadway in Theatre Row, New York City, and directed by Scott Elliott.[6][7] The play was the recipient of the BMI Foundation Jerry Bock Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre in 2009.[8]

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