Happy Pride, everyone! I've shared many times about how much the Remaley family enjoys reading together. Storytime is one of our favorite parts of the day! To celebrate Pride Month, I pulled together a few of our favorite storybooks that speak to the experiences of LGBTQ people and themes. Each of these books make regular appearances in the lineup throughout the year (but especially in June, and in the days leading up to and following our local Pride festivals!) To all my LGBTQ+ family: You are seen. You are valued. You are loved.
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders © 2018 New York: Random House Amazon | Lee County Public Library
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall © 2015 New York: Greenwillow Press Amazon | Lee County Public Library
This year for Pride, it is more important than ever before to share the voices and perspectives of black and other people of color. Our personal storybook library is seriously lacking on this front, and we're committed to doing better (and yes, we're open for suggestions and recommendations!). In the meantime, here are two books worth considering by Rob Sanders, who also wrote Pride, which I reviewed above. Although he is a white cisgender man, his work offers useful perspective on the intersection of racial justice and queer justice.
Monika Jennings
6/23/2020 12:15:17 pm
TJ, Where were you when I was raising my kids!! :) Comments are closed.
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AuthorI'm a husband, father, news junkie, theatre lover, enneagram enthusiast, bi advocate, amateur foodie, wannabe barista, and an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA). LocationBoise, Idaho
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