Pride Month for Kids 2022Like this list

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• Téo's Tutu

  Macias, Maryann Jacob

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  Téo loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out. But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Llama Glamarama

  Green, Simon James

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  When he stumbles upon the Llama Glamarama, a carnival of music and dancing, Larry, who marches to the beat of his own drum, finally finds the courage to be who he really wants to be. Also available as an eBook.

• Love, Violet

  Wild, Charlotte Sullivan

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  Only one person makes Violet's heart skip. Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Prince & Knight. Tale of the Shadow King

  Haack, Daniel

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  When a dark and mysterious Shadow King causes a fog of darkness to spread across their kingdom, the prince and the knight, now happily married, set out to find and stop him.

• Tuesday Is Daddy's Day

  Kreloff, Elliot

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  A young girl splits her time between Mommy's house and Daddy's apartment, which he shares with his partner Harry, but when Mommy picks her up on Daddy's day the girl becomes sullen, not realizing Daddy has a wonderful surprise waiting for her at…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Two Grooms on a Cake

  the Story of America's First Gay Wedding

  Sanders, Rob, 1958-

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  Two wedding cake toppers tell the love story of the men they represent, Michael McConnell and Jake Baker, and their difficult journey to become the first married gay couple in the United States.

• Both Can Be True

  Machias, Jules,

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  Daniel and Ash cross paths when a pomeranian is about to be euthanized; the sensitive Dan rescues the dog and Ash offers to help on a day when they are female-presenting. As the friendship grows, Ash feels less and less able to be their full self --…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Flyers

  Turley, Beth

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  Chosen for the Spread Your Wings Magazine’s Young Flyers program, Elena Martinez heads to New York City to meet her fellow Young Flyers: fashionable Whitney, social media star Cailin, and investigative Harlow. Elena develops feelings for a fellow…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nothing Ever Happens Here

  Hagger-Holt, Sarah

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  Seventh-grader Izzy, a shy girl who surprisingly loves acting and being onstage, wonders if her family will ever be normal again after her father announces that he is transgender. Also available as an eBook.

• Thanks a Lot, Universe

  Lucas, Chad

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  After he’s placed in foster care, Brian doesn’t know if things will ever be “normal” again. Ezra is just the opposite: he’s friends with most kids—even Brian. But now, Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but worries his kindness will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandad's Camper

  Woodgate, Harry

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  A child who enjoys Grandad's stories of his travels and adventures with Gramps persuades him to fix up their old camper and take another trip, in honor of Gramps.

• Daddy & Dada

  Brockington, Ryan

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  A little girl explains how families, including hers, come in many shapes and sizes -- some with a mom and a dad, some with two dads, some with two moms, and more.

• Born Ready

  the True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

  Patterson, Jodie, 1970-

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  Penelope knows that he's a boy. (And a ninja.) The problem is getting everyone else to realize it. Jodie Patterson, activist and Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board, shares her transgender son's experience in this important picture…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jacob's School Play

  Starring He, She, and They

  Hoffman, Ian, 1962-

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  This fun story about identity is a clever way to introduce young readers to non-binary and gender-fluid people. As Ms. Reeves' class is produces a play about a farm, the entire class comes to understand about being true to who you are, as classmate…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride Puppy!

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day--meeting up with Grandma, making new friends and eating ice cream. But then something terrible happens: their dog gets lost in the parade! Luckily, there are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Become a Planet

  Melleby, Nicole

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  After she is diagnosed with anxiety and depression, 13-year-old Pluto Timoney, who carries with her an endless curiosity and knowledge of astronomy, experiences her first crush on a girl who is questioning her gender identity. Also available as an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Are Your Words?

  a Book About Pronouns

  Locke, Katherine

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  Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages. Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question:…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Legend of Auntie Po

  Khor, Shing Yin

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  Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, 13-year-old Mei tries to remain focused on her job, her growing romantic feelings for the camp foreman’s daughter, and telling stories about Paul…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sharice's Big Voice

  a Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

  Davids, Sharice, 1980-

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  This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Also available as an eBook.

• How to Save a Queendom

  Lawson, Jessica, 1980-

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  Life’s never been kind to 12-year-old Stub, who is gender non-conforming. Left in the care of the cruel Matron Tratte, Stub’s learned that the best way to keep the peace is to do as she’s told. She’s accepted the fact that her life just isn’t made…Read moreRead more of this annotation