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A Child's Introduction to Pride

The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community
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A Child's Introduction to Pride by Sarah Prager is an engaging and educational book that introduces young readers to the history and significance of the LGBTQ+ Pride movement. It explores important concepts, historical events, and influential figures, making it accessible and understandable for children. The book celebrates diversity and inclusivity, providing an inspiring overview of Pride's role in promoting equality and acceptance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a colourful and engaging way to teach children about LGBTQ+ history and pride. With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate explanations, it offers an accessible introduction to important figures and events in the LGBTQ+ community, fostering understanding and acceptance.

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This new entry into the award-winning Child's Introduction series is an essential and empowering look at the history of the LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement, featuring kid-friendly explanations of important events and major players, as well as definitions of key terms like gender, identity, and more.

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The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, this book celebrates love, hope, equality, and progress by taking an inspirational and essential look at the rich history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States and around the world.

The history of the LGBTQIA+ community has often been overlooked, but it is one filled with heroes, struggles, triumph, and joy. A Child's Introduction to Pride 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.

Young readers will meet members of the community who have made significant contributions to politics, such as Harvey Milk and Marsha P. Johnson, as well as important figures from the worlds of sports, music, literature, dance, science, and more. Kids will also be introduced to key terms like "gender" and "identity" while learning about the importance of coming out and what it means to be a good ally.

In addition to learning about the history of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, A Child's Introduction to Pride offers a kid-friendly guide to understanding pronouns and intersectionality. It also explores "gayborhoods" and includes a pull-out poster with a timeline of significant events from ancient times to the modern era.

Featuring charming illustrations and a lively design that honours the vibrancy and inclusive nature of the wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ community, A Child's Introduction to Pride is a celebration of a movement that readers of all ages will love.

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A Child's Introduction to Pride by Sarah Prager is praised for its engaging introduction to Pride and LGBTQIA+ culture for young readers. Reviewers highlight the book's vibrant illustrations and its ability to communicate a visual and educational message about the history and culture of queer communities worldwide. Suitable for readers of all ages, it is both well-documented and beautifully presented, making it an enriching gift for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762481910

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 96 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Caitlin O'Dwyer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Sarah Prager is the author of Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders; Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World; and Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History. She came out as lesbian when she was fourteen and feels grateful for her extended LGBTQIA+ family and loves telling the stories of our shared history. She's written for the New York Times, National Geographic, The Atlantic, NBC News, and many other outlets about LGBTQIA+ topics.

Caitlin O'Dwyer is a passionate illustrator and designer with a focus on kids' literature and pet portraits. She was born in Albury, New South Wales, in southeastern Australia, and loved drawing from the moment she could pick up a pencil. Caitlin attended La Trobe University, completing her bachelor's degree in Graphic Design with a focus on Illustration in 2014. She currently lives with her partner Sue in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

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