It's Pride, Baby!
By (Author) Allen R. Wells
Illustrated by Dia Valle
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
10th September 2024
5th June 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Personal and social topics
813.6
Hardback
32
Width 224mm, Height 284mm, Spine 11mm
354g
A joyful picture book debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what. Just as the stars light the entire world- You shine. Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C. From painting posters to walking in a Pride Parade with neighbors to watching fireworks, this special day is packed with fun. Allen R. Wells's poetic text perfectly captures the expansiveness of a parent's love, while Dia Valle's joyful art bursts off the page. Here are words that children in every family-no matter its color, size, or shape-need to hear. We are so proud of you!
"Throughout this tenderhearted tribute to unconditional love as a form of protest, Valle's warm-toned digital illustrations convey Pride's air of defiant celebration without losing the text's endearing warmth of two parents' love letter to their child." --Publishers Weekly
Allen R. Wells (he/him) is an author and engineer. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He studied Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University in Nashville. It's Pride, Baby! is his debut picture book. He currently lives in Virginia. allenwriteswell.com Dia Valle (they/them) is an illustrator based out of Brooklyn who loves to create relatable characters with a touch of whimsy, draw cute outfits, and explore themes of friendship and found family. indiavalle.com