by Eric Huang

illustrated by Amy Phelps

A combined fiction/non fiction introduction to the happy month of Pride by a child with two dads. We see Brian at school in a lesson where the teacher introduces the class to the political and activist origins of Pride, the month of Pride and several queer figures from history- “I was happy to learn that there have always been amazing people like my dads”. The children then share the different activities they and their families have undertaken during Pride Month, from a Pride trail at a museum to an outdoor crafting day. It’s a busy few days for Brian and his friends leading up to the festival itself: there are flags to be made, a float to decorate, outfits to choose, a drag queen story hour at the local library and a pizza party. Finally the day itself arrives…but we won’t spoil that part for you!

Lots of Pride information packed into a hand-sized book which also goes beyond the obvious content to include things such as the concept of “chosen family” and the need to recognise LGBTQ+ history and lives throughout the year. Some fantastic back notes to enable teachers to talk around the topic confidently: details on the Stonewall Uprising, a calendar of worldwide Pride events, the background to LGBTQ+ History Month, the meaning of the different Pride flags… plus 2 activities: how to create a Pride flag and how to make rainbow cookies! The hugely generous additional notes round off with a quiz. [Mixed race family; one of Brian’s dads wears a hearing aid; background wheelchair user & child with ear defenders; a wide range of skin tones]. Age 4-7, Paperback 44 pp.

Themes: LGBTQ+ Themes: Disabilities