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List: Celebrate Pride with Picture Books


A photo of Love Makes a Family

Love Makes a Family

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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A photo of Daddy, Papa, and Me

Daddy, Papa, and Me

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.

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A photo of Pride Colors

Pride Colors

In this photographic concept book, babies and toddlers are introduced to the PRIDE flag and the meaning behind each color.

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A photo of Worm Loves Worm

Worm Loves Worm

Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom?

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A photo of 10,000 Dresses

10,000 Dresses

Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself.

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A photo of Ho'onani: Hula Warrior

Ho'onani: Hula Warrior

An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy) She's happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way. When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try . . . Based on a true story, Ho'onani: Hula Warrior is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering story of a girl who learns to lead and learns to accept who she really is--and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Ho'onani's story first appeared in the documentary A Place in the Middle by filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson.

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A photo of Rainbow : A First Book of Pride

Rainbow : A First Book of Pride

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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A photo of Prince & Knight

Prince & Knight

A prince and a knight in shining armor find true love in each other's embrace after fighting a dragon together.

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A photo of I am Jazz!

I am Jazz!

Presents the story of a transgender child who 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.

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A photo of Jacob's Room to Choose

Jacob's Room to Choose

After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom.

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A photo of Julián is a Mermaid

Julián is a Mermaid

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself?

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A photo of Call Me Max

Call Me Max

"When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Something doesn't seem to fit. Max lets her know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he makes new friends and reveals his feelings about his identity to his parents. Written with warmth and sensitivity by trans writer Kyle Lukoff, this book is a sweet and age-appropriate introduction to what it means to be transgender"--

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A photo of When Aidan Became a Brother

When Aidan Became a Brother

Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

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A photo of Plenty of Hugs

Plenty of Hugs

Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.

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A photo of Heather has Two Mommies

Heather has Two Mommies

When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.

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A photo of This Day in June

This Day in June

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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A photo of And Tango Makes Three

And Tango Makes Three

At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.

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A photo of Harriet Gets Carried Away

Harriet Gets Carried Away

While shopping with her two dads for supplies for her birthday party, Harriet, who is wearing a penguin costume, is carried away by a waddle of penguins and must hatch a plan in order to get herself back to the store in the city.--Provided by Publisher.

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A photo of The Boy & the Bindi

The Boy & the Bindi

A playful story...about a young boy's fascination with the dot on his mother's forehead.

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A photo of A Plan for Pops

A Plan for Pops

In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities.

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A photo of Old MacDonald had a Baby

Old MacDonald had a Baby

New father Old MacDonald spends a day caring for his baby, with a little help from the farm animals.

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A photo of My Friends and Me

My Friends and Me

Young Jamie reflects on his many friends and their diverse but equally loving families, from Kate's two fathers and Olivia's two moms to Jade's butler and Harry's single parent.

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A photo of My Dad is a Clown = Mi Papá es un Payaso

My Dad is a Clown = Mi Papá es un Payaso

A boy is proud that his father is a clown, since making people laugh is a very important job, and one day he and his other father go to watch the clowns rehearsing.

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A photo of One of a Kind Like Me = Único Como Yo

One of a Kind Like Me = Único Como Yo

Tomorrow is the school parade, and Danny knows exactly what he will be: a princess. Mommy supports him 100%, and they race to the thrift store to find his costume. It s almost closing time will Danny find the costume of his dreams in time? One of A Kind, Like Me / Unico Como Yo is a sweet story about unconditional love and the beauty of individuality. It's a unique book that lifts up children who don't fit gender stereotypes, and reflects the power of a loving and supportive community.

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A photo of Sewing the Rainbow : The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag

Sewing the Rainbow : The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag

Sewing the Rainbow is the powerful story of Gilbert Baker and the creation of the rainbow flag. This book takes readers from Gilbert's childhood in a small town in Kansas where he didn't fit in, to his historic artistic career in San Francisco. Today the flag is everywhere, even in the small town where Gilbert grew up! This book shows that when you see a rainbow flag, you'll know it's okay to be your colorful self. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more about Gilbert and the flag's history.

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A photo of It Feels Good to be Yourself : A Book About Gender Identity

It Feels Good to be Yourself : A Book About Gender Identity

A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

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A photo of The Great Big Book of Families

The Great Big Book of Families

Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different.

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