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Small Town Pride

By Phil Stamper
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Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper explores the journey of a young boy named Jake who takes pride in who he is and wants to make his small town a more inclusive place. Set in a tight-knit community, the story follows Jake as he navigates the challenges of organising a Pride event, encountering support and resistance along the way. Through Jake’s determination, the book highlights themes of acceptance, courage, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re looking for a heartwarming and inspiring story about a young LGBTQ+ protagonist navigating acceptance and identity in a small town. It's perfect for readers who appreciate themes of community, friendship, and the courage to stand up for what you believe in.

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From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You’ll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.

Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school’s first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can’t be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio.

When Jake’s dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade.

Except Jake doesn’t think that’s a ridiculous idea. Why can’t they hold a pride festival in Barton Springs? The problem is, Jake knows he’ll have to get approval from the town council, and the mayor won’t be on his side. And as Jake and his friends try to find a way to bring Pride to Barton Springs, it seems suspicious that the mayor’s son, Brett, suddenly wants to spend time with Jake.

But someone that cute couldn’t possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he?

  • An ALA Rainbow List Pick
  • A 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Middle Grade and Children’s Book
  • A School Library Journal Best Book of 2022
  • A Maine Student Book Award 2023-2024 Reading List Nominee

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Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper is praised for its heartfelt and hopeful portrayal of a 13-year-old's journey towards authenticity and acceptance in a small Midwestern town. Reviewers highlight its warmth, joy, and celebration of village life while acknowledging the challenges faced by gay youth. The book is described as empowering, with an emphasis on friendship, family, and courage, providing a nuanced depiction of contemporary queer experiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063118799

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Phil Stamper Young Adult

About the Author

Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us, As Far As You'll Take Me, Golden Boys, and other queer books for kids and teens. He currently works in author development for a major book publisher in New York City, where he lives with his husband and their dog. Small Town Pride is his debut middle grade novel. Visit him at philstamper.com.

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