Twas the Night Before Pride (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536213430)

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

Pride's . . . a day that means "Together, we are strong!"

This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion--and to the joys of anticipation--is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions--and of all-inclusive love.

Author: Joanna McClintick
ISBN-10: 1536213438
ISBN-13: 9781536213430
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2022
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.60w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516170 / 'Twas the Night Before Pride


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2022
Booklist 05/01/2022 pg. 47
Publishers Weekly 06/20/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Recommended, Satisfactory