Twas the Night Before Pride

by McClintick, Joanna

TransgenderThis book contains transgender people or language.

DiversityThis book portrays diverse nationalities and/or male and female genders.

LGBTQ+This book contains LGBTQ+ themes.

BLMThis book references Black Lives Matter activism.

InclusivityThe book portrays inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, physical ability.

Synopsis

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 create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions—and of all-inclusive love.

Illustrator: Juana Medina
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN-10: 1536213438
ISBN-13: 9781536213430
Reading Age: 4 - 8
Grade Level: Pre-kindergarten - 3
Number of Pages: 32
Published At:2022
Added at: 2024-04-08