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Posted on 03 Jun 2024 by Administrator and has 0 Comment
Read-Alongs for Pride Month
As we recognize June as PRIDE month at the Family Place, we are sharing some read along videos of children’s books that feature stories with characters and events related to the LGBTQIA+ community. This list of read-along’s was curated by the Pride Committee at The Family Place. We hope you enjoy them with your family.
To watch the read-alongs each week, click HERE.
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl’s room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn’t fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life.
Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer
Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s a girl with two daddies to do? Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman
Casey loves to play with his blocks, puzzles, and dump trucks, but he also loves things that sparkle, shimmer, and glitter. The adults in Casey’s life embrace his interests, but his sister Jessie isn’t so sure. Jessie realizes that Casey has the right to be himself and wear whatever he wants.
Rainbow – A First Book of Pride by Michael Genhart
With bright colors and joyful families, this book celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and reveals the colorful meaning behind each rainbow stripe in a simple and engaging format for young readers.