Queer Couple Spreads Holiday Cheer with Inclusive Children's Book

In October 2025, Pentatonix co-founder Scott Hoying and his husband Mark have published a new children's book, Fa La La Family, that aims to redefine the traditional concept of family. The book, released by Henry Holt and Co., is the couple's second children's book following their 2024 release, How Lucky Am I?

Fa La La Family features adorable illustrations by Steph Lew that depict families from diverse backgrounds enjoying the holidays together, whether it's at gatherings or playing in the snow. The authors wanted to showcase that the idea of family extends beyond the conventional definition and can take many forms, including chosen family and communities.

"We're part of the queer community and we know a lot of people that don't go home for the holidays or aren't close to their families," Scott Hoying explains. "We just realized that family is community and family is love, no matter what." The book incorporates the couple's own personal experiences and heritages, with illustrations based on their wedding photos and childhood homes.

Fa La La Family also includes a section featuring the word for "family" in various languages, from Tagalog to Xhosa, to further emphasize the universal nature of the concept. The book even contains sheet music and lyrics to a song of the same name, allowing readers to sing along at home.

As Scott and Mark prepare to grow their own family, they hope Fa La La Family will serve as a meaningful resource for children to learn about the many ways families can look and the importance of love and community during the holiday season.