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• Clothes to Make You Smile

  Patrick Kelly Designs His Dreams

  Pritchard, Eric Darnell,

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  Patrick Kelly was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, but growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi he didn't see many boys who liked to sew.

• The Fabric of Us

  Anand, Aditi,

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  Award-winning artist Aditi Anand makes her debut as an author-illustrator in this tender and moving picture book about family, loss, and remembrance--a poignant story full of love and hope, beautifully complemented by soft and glowing artwork.

• Our Guncle

  Rowley, Steven,

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  From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guncle comes a moving exploration of the lessons we learn as we journey through hard times together, and the importance of family--in all its unexpected forms.

• Poppy's Question

  Melleby, Nicole,

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  When Poppy plays family at school, she wonders why Ava says there has to be a dad, and during a spelling lesson where Mr. Q and Ms. U get married, Poppy finally asks, why can it not be Ms. and Ms.?

• Princess Pete

  Allen, Zoey,

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  A story of acceptance and childhood joy, energetically illustrated with colorful scenes and whimsical details, Princess Pete stands alongside titles such as Julian Is a Mermaid as it encourages readers to be wholly themselves.

• Proud Dog

  Davey, Sharon,

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  A heartwarming and hilarious picture book that celebrates the joy of family! Meet Dorothy, a loving dog with two wonderful dads. Her life is filled with long walks, bubbly bath times, and splendid dinner parties. She takes pride in helping her dads…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rainbow Cookies

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  When June arrives, Cookie and her two moms stop in and taste the best cookie yet: a heart-shaped, rainbow-striped, crunchy, frosted confection that Ms. Madeleine baked especially for Pride.

• The Right Blessing

  a Identity Story

  Olitzky, Kerry M.,

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  Joey overcomes her fear to open up to her family after a Shabbat dinner, tells them she is a girl, and is met with unconditional love and support as she embraces her true identity.

• O.K. Is Gay

  Kirsch, Vincent X.,

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  O.K.'s friends keep interrupting him when he tries to share that he is gay and he belongs with George.

• Make Your Own Rainbow

  a Drag Queen's Guide to Color

  Lil Miss Hot Mess,

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  A group of drag queens introduce young readers to a wide spectrum of colors.

• One Day in June

  a Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson

  Tourmaline,

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  A vibrant and joyful picture book that celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that lead to PRIDE month, written by award-winning filmmaker and artist…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Papa's Coming Home

  Buttigieg, Chasten, 1989-

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  Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip, and they can't wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy's help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride Is Love

  Moreno, Dano,

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  A little girl and her two dads discover the true meaning of Pride as they prepare their colorful flower crowns for their local Prideparade. When her preparations don't go according to plan, the dads remind their daughter that it's okay to make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tío & Tío

  the Ring Bearers : Based on a True Story

  García-Mathews, Wellinthon,

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  Evan and Andy, excited for their uncles' wedding in Mexico, embrace their role as ring bearers as they witness the love and joy of the celebration.

• Under One Rainbow

  Ayala-Kronos, Chris,

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  This picture book celebrates Pride Month with a joyful parade of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities, emphasizing unity, resilience, and self-expression under one rainbow sky--even when faced with rain.

• The ABCs of Queer History

  Yasmin, Seema, 1982-

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  CELEBRATE THE ABCs OF LGBTQIA+. An alphabet book that highlights and celebrates queer history in the United States from A to Z, presenting bold ideas for big thinkers in every letter! A is for abundant, always, ally, and alive. F is for family,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Glenn Burke, Game Changer

  the Man Who Invented the High Five

  Bildner, Phil,

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  Despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn't always given support and shown acceptance in return. This moving picture book biography recognizes the challenges Burke faced while celebrating how his bravery and now-famous…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Joyful Song

  a Naming Story

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Marley's Pride

  Retener, Joëlle,

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  Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Queer and Fearless

  Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes

  Sanders, Rob, 1958-

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  Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic…Read moreRead more of this annotation