'Twas the Night Before Pride

Joanna McClintick, Juana Medina

eBook - 2022

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective—honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.Pride's . . . a day that means "Together, we are strong!"This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion—and to the joys of anticipation—is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march ...with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina...

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Published
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Main Authors
Joanna McClintick, Juana Medina
Online Access
Overdrive Resource Page
Format
Kindle Book, OverDrive Read eBook
Kindle Book
ASINB09FPBR16G
Release Date5/10/2022
OverDrive Read eBook
ISBN9781536226829
Release Date5/10/2022