June is Pride Month! As this month comes to a close, let's continue to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with amazing books that are great to read all year long. Board Books and Picture Books If It’s Pride and You Know It… by Andy Passchier (also known as Anne Passchier)  This interactive board book is a new twist on a classic children’s song, and it's moving parts are great for helping develop fine motor skills. A QR code on the back allows the option to sing along as you explore the diversity among characters who are all celebrating Pride together. Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer Share in this sweet board book that includes a variety of family shapes and sizes, demonstrating that love is truly what makes a family. Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Genhart This book shows the meaning behind each color in the now-iconic rainbow flag. Be proud and smile along as you share this story with loved ones. My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal Trinity, a black, autistic,...

The World Cup is coming up! Let's get ready for it by reading great books about soccer! Picture Books  Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler Soccer gets even more action-packed when the herbivores take on the carnivores in this silly soccer story! G is for Golazo: The Ultimate Soccer Alphabet by James Littlejohn This alphabet book features known soccer terms, current and past superstars, and some very cool facts about the sport. Goodnight Soccer by Michael Dahl Make bedtime even better for young soccer fans! This rhyming picture book celebrates the game of soccer, the field of play, and the excitement of the crowds. Check out other books from the Sports Illustrated for Kids series which also includes Goodnight Baseball , Goodnight Football , and Goodnight Hockey The Field by Baptiste Paul  This picture book celebrates the love of soccer and its universal appeal. A young girl starts a pick-up soccer game with friends versus friends. They continue to play until evening even when ...