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Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
by Michael Genhart
Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together
at a Pride parade
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Worm Loves Worm
by J. J Austrian
A simply told celebration of love in all its splendid forms finds the insect community preparing to attend the wedding of two apparently identical worms and wondering which will wear the tux and which the gown
before deciding it does not matter..
Challenged for LGBTQIA+ content.
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This Day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman
A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The end matter serves
as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references
made in the story.
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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
by Nina Lacour
When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
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I Am Jazz!
by Jessica Herthel
Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite
of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status.
Challenged and relocated for LGBTQIA+ content, for a transgender character, and for confronting a topic that is “sensitive, controversial,
and politically charged.”
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Be Who You Are
by Todd Parr
Picture book encouraging kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and how they express themselves and see the world.
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Pride Colors
by Robin Stevenson
Awash in messages of love and the celebration of individuality... A rare treat for both Pride Day and everyday sharing.--School Library Journal, starred review A good thing comes in a small, rainbow package...A joyful, affirming, pride-filled read.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Through gentle rhymes and colorful photographs of adorable children, Pride Colors is a celebration of the deep unconditional love of a parent or caregiver for a young child. The profound message of this delightful board book is you are free to be whoever you choose to be; you'll always be loved. Celebrated author Robin Stevenson ends her purposeful prose by explaining the meaning behind each color in the Pride flag: red = life, orange = healing, yellow = sunlight, green = nature, blue = peace and harmony, and violet = spirit.
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Love Makes a Family
by Sophie Beer
Whether you have one parent, two moms, two dads, a mom and a
dad, or another wonderful caregiver, there's one thing that makes
a family a family ... and that's love.
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My Moms Love Me
by Anna Membrino
Perfect for reading aloud with its rhyming, rhythmic text, this
book finds two mommies sharing a perfect day with their little one,
from visiting animals on a farm to bedtime snuggles.
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Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
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Too Bright to See
by Kyle Lukoff
It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: a ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont and maybe haunting Bug in particular.--
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The Magic Misfits: The Second Story
by Neil Patrick Harris
From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series--with even more tricks up its sleeve. Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. She turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a valuable trait when you belong to a group of magical best friends. But when a famous psychic comes to town, Leila and her pals can't escape the big mystery heading their way. Whether chasing mad monkeys or banishing ghosts from haunted hotels, these six friends will do their best to keep their home of Mineral Wells safe--but can they protect themselves? Join the Magic Misfits as they discover adventure, friendship, and more than a few hidden secrets in this delightful new series.
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Melissa (Previously Published as George)
by Alex Gino
When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part...because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte--but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all--
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Frankie & Bug
by Gayle Forman
In the summer of 1987 in Venice, California, ten-year-old Bug and her new friend Frankie learn important lessons about life, family, being your true self, and how to navigate in a world that is not always just or fair.
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The Tea Dragon Society
by K. O'Neill
After discovering a lost Tea Dragon in the marketplace, apprentice blacksmith Greta learns about the dying art form of Tea Dragon caretaking from the kind tea shop owners.
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Like a Hurricane
by Jonathan Bécotte
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
by Rob Sanders
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION - Celebrate Pride and it's iconic rainbow flag--a symbol of inclusion and acceptance around the world-- with the very first picture book to tell its remarkable and inspiring history! Pride is a beacon of (technicolor) light. --Entertainment Weekly In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. Award-winning author Rob Sanders's stirring text, and acclaimed illustrator Steven Salerno's evocative images, combine to tell this remarkable - and undertold - story. A story of love, hope, equality, and pride.
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Be Amazing: A History of Pride
by Desmond Is Amazing
A kid-friendly primer to LGBTQ history that covers everything from
the Stonewall Riots to RuPaul's Drag Race, Be Amazing shows
young readers why we should celebrate the fight for LGBTQ rights.
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Stonewall: A Building. an Uprising. a Revolution
by Rob Sanders
Celebrate Pride every day with the very first picture book to tell of its historic and inspiring role in the gay civil rights movement, from the author of the acclaimed Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. A powerful and timeless true story that will allow young readers to discover the rich and dynamic history of the Stonewall Inn and its role in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement--a movement that continues to this very day. In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raided by police in New York City. Though the inn had been raided before, that night would be different. It would be the night when empowered members of the LGBTQ+ community--in and around the Stonewall Inn--began to protest and demand their equal rights as citizens of the United States. Movingly narrated by the Stonewall Inn itself, and featuring stirring and dynamic illustrations, Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution is an essential and empowering civil rights story that every child deserves to hear.
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People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans
by Chase Clemesha
What do Frank Ocean, Sally Ride, George Takei, and Sharice Davids
all have in common? They're all proud LGBTQ Americans! Featuring people from a variety of occupations and backgrounds, this collection
of 25 short biographies demonstrates the diversity, accomplishments, and pride within the American LGBTQ community.
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