June is Pride Month! Let's celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with amazing books and materials.
Board Books
Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate
This board book is adorably shaped like the camper from the title. It tells the story of a granddaughter who has grown up with stories of her Grandad and his late partner’s trips in their pink camper. Their stories continue in Grandad’s Pride.
Pride is Love by Dano Moreno
This board book full of beautiful and diverse illustrations shows that Pride is about love and celebration as well as just being you.
Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson
This rhyming board book shares messages of unconditional love while writing about the colors of the rainbow.
Picture Books
It’s Pride, Baby! By Allen R. Wells
The beautifully illustrated picture book features a Black family celebrating Pride. The book affirms that you should be proud of yourself for being who you are and celebrating a sense of community.
You are Loved: A Book About Families by Margaret O’Hair
Multiple diverse families are featured in this book that shows that a family can look like anything: it’s the love and support that makes them special.
Marley’s Pride by JoĆ«lle Retener
This book tells the story of Marley’s first pride with their grandparent. Both are black and use them/they pronouns, and there are many more positive depictions of representation. This book shows how welcoming and inclusive Pride can be.
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
This beautiful picture book shows the story of Julian, a gender non-conforming child as he dresses up like a mermaid to mimic a woman he saw earlier that day.
Prince and Knight by Daniel Haack
A prince who must wed can’t seem to find his match even when his parents have a ball for all the single maidens in the land. He ends up finding his perfect fairy-tale ending with a knight after they fight a dragon together. Their story continues in a sequel.
Nonfiction Books:
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families by Rachel E. Simon
This book is an amazing guide to growing up, changing bodies, sexuality, and gender for older kids. It is inclusive and allows a safe space for kids to ask trusted adults questions. Make sure to also check out The Every Body Book of Consent!
Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History by Sarah Prager
With small biographies of 50 individuals from all over the world and throughout history, this book shows that LGBTQIA+ individuals have helped shape the world and make big impacts!
A Kids Book About Pronouns by Dr. Courtney Wells and Lee Wells
This book explains pronouns, their importance, and how they might affect other people's lives to kids and adults alike. Be sure to also look for other amazing A Kids Book About… books!
Queer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes by Rob Sanders
Using different forms of poetry, this book highlights a variety of individuals that have made a lasting impact on the world. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the stories being told.
Being a Super Trans Ally! A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young People by Phoenix Schneider, MSW & Sherry Paris, MEd
Using fun activities and prompts, this book is a great resource for those wanting to learn how to be a better ally to the transgender community. This book is important because the transgender community deals with a lot of misunderstanding, and the book shows ways to help advocate for the community.
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