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• Marley's Pride

  Retener, Joëlle,

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  Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?

• Pride Families

  Taylor, Amie,

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  Families come in all different shapes and sizes, and each one is perfect! Come and celebrate what it means to be a Pride family!

• We're Happy You're Here

  Wilkins, Julie,

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  This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support.

• Getting Glam at Gram's

  Weed, Sara,

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  Alex, a young person who identifies as non-binary, eagerly awaits Sunday dinner with all their cousins at Gram's house. It's not just the yummy treats that Alex looks forward to—-Sunday is when they get glamorous!

• A Child's Introduction to Pride

  the Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community

  Prager, Sarah, 1986-

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  This book is full of remarkable stories of groundbreaking events and inspirational people, featuring profiles of dozens of queer icons from various time periods and walks of life.

• Pride and Joy

  a Story About Becoming An LGBTQIA+ Ally

  Sileo, Frank J., 1967-

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  Do you know what an ally is? Joy loves her big brother, Noah. So, when Noah is teased for being gay, Joy wants to help. But how? Discover how Joy learns to be an ally and has some yummy fun along the way!

• Grandad's Pride

  Woodgate, Harry,

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  After Milly discovers a Pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a Pride parade in their small town.

• Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

  LaCour, Nina,

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  When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.

• 'Twas the Night Before Pride

  McClintick, Joanna,

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  A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective--honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.

• The Rainbow Parade

  Neilson, Emily,

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  A girl recounts her first time marching with her two moms at a Pride parade.

• The Meaning of Pride

  Thor, Rosiee,

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  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.

• Kapaemahu

  Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana,

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  An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii.

• Bodies Are Cool

  Feder, Tyler,

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  Easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Includes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations throughout.

• Calvin

  Ford, JR,

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  A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time.

• Téo's Tutu

  Macias, Maryann Jacob,

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  This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself.

• Born Ready

  the True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

  Patterson, Jodie, 1970-

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  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.

• Rainbow Boy

  Rouanzion, Taylor,

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  Unable to choose one favorite color, a young boy enjoys wearing a pink tutu on Sundays, playing with an orange basketball on Tuesdays, and trying to change things with a purple wand on Saturdays.

• Pride Puppy!

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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

• Love, Violet

  Wild, Charlotte Sullivan,

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  Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh. If only they could adventure together! As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is.

• 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.