Rainbow Reads: Pride Picture Books

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Auntie Uncle : drag queen hero

Auntie Uncle : drag queen hero

Royce, Ellie, author
2020

Told from the perspective of her adoring nephew, Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is the story of a courageous drag queen who saves the day and brings two communities together. The narrator thinks it's awesome that his Uncle and his Auntie are the same person. Uncle Leo is an accountant, and is great at helping with math homework. Auntie Lotta is a fabulous performer who loves to sing at home with her nephew. One day Lotta's family comes to watch her perform at the local pride parade. Suddenly, a dog breaks free of its leash and nearly causes a float-crash, but Lotta springs into action just in time to save the dog and the parade. The mayor wants to give her a medal for courage and to celebrate with all her friends, but Lotta worries that her friends who only know him as Leo won't get along with her fellow drag performers who know her as Lotta. With the help of her nephew they put together a fierce look that is both Leo and Lotta, the perfect ensemble for an Auntie Uncle.

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Big wig

Big wig

Hillman, Jonathan, 1988- author
2022

B.B. Bedazzle is dressed in drag for a neighborhood costume competition, and a key part of the costume is Wig--and while Wig is certainly not the biggest wig in the competition, she has the outsized confidence to fly from kid to kid, inspiring their dreams.

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Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope

Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope

Patterson, Jodie, 1970- author
2021

Just before his fifth birthday, Penelope lets his mother know he is a boy and, with her support and his ninja powers, faces the rest of his family and his classmates. Drawn from the author's memoir, The bold world.

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Calvin

Calvin

Ford, JR author
2022

"A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cinderelliot : a scrumptious fairytale

Cinderelliot : a scrumptious fairytale

Ceilley, Mark, author.
2022

In this retelling of Cinderella, Cinderelliot enters a royal baking competition, hoping to win the heart of the prince.

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I am Jazz

I am Jazz

Herthel, Jessica, author
2014


Love is love

Love is love

Genhart, Michael, author
2018


The meaning of pride

The meaning of pride

Thor, Rosiee, author
2022

"Celebrating the culture and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, this vibrant picture book shows young readers that there are many ways to show your pride and make a difference"-- Provided by publisher.

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My rainbow

My rainbow

Neal, Trinity, author
2020

"A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal."-- Provided by publisher.

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Our rainbow.

Our rainbow.

2019

Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow. Now, toddlers can learn all about the meaning of each color of the pride flag. Told in simple, engaging text and paired with bright illustrations, this board book explains the colors of this rainbow and how simple acts of kindness can brighten up our world!

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Pride puppy

Pride puppy

Stevenson, Robin, 1968- author
2021

A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.

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Prince & knight

Prince & knight

Haack, Daniel, author
2020