This new kids book reimagines Santa Claus as a gay, black guy
: Kibblesmith, a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , originally tweeted the idea as a response to annual debates regarding the "war on Christmas" and the hiring of a Black Santa at the Mall of America in 2016. gay black santa
The concept gained significant mainstream traction through the 2017 book , written by Daniel Kibblesmith and illustrated by A.P. Quach. This new kids book reimagines Santa Claus as
: While the book faced pushback from some conservative groups, it was widely defended by those seeking more diverse representation. Historical and Cultural Context : While the book faced pushback from some
: The book depicts Santa as a Black man in a loving, interracial marriage with his white husband, David, who often fills in for him at malls.