The Rainbow Parade

(Hardback)

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A sweet and celebratory story of a family's first time at Pride One day in June, Mommy, Mama, and Emily take the train into the city to watch the Rainbow Parade. The three of them love how all the people in the street are so loud, proud, and colorful, but when Mama suggests they join the parade, Emily feels nervous. Standing on the sidewalkis one thing, but walking in the parade Surely that takes something special. This joyful and affirming picture book about a family's first Pride parade, reminds all readers that sometimes pride takes practice and there's no "one way" to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Reviews

Kirkus Best Book of 2022
An American Library Association 2023 Rainbow Book

This welcome addition to picture books for young children directly addresses the Pride parade and LGBTQ+ community and promotes the straightforward, positive message of recognition and acceptance. Booklist, starred review

Delightfully dynamic A buoyant tale that fleshes out the notion of Pride...[P]itch-perfect visual pacingAn exploration of community and belonging thats highly recommended for all families and all bookshelves. Kirkus, starred review

Joy, love, and sacred tradition are shared across generations in Neilsons personal-feeling tribute to PrideThe excitement is palpableThe creators familiarity and fondness is clear in this title that represents the queer communitys exuberant spectrum and honors Pride as a place for families, for community, and above all for connection. Publishers Weekly, starred review

Showcasing a broad range of racial diversity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, the book helps readers see and hear that Pride is for everyone. Thanks to simple language, purposeful layouts, and well-placed page turns, readers are whisked through the story with a vibrant energyA must-have for all collections and a perfect peek into the Pride Parade for even the littlest readers. School Library Journal, starred review

Author Bio

Emily Neilson is an author and illustrator. She a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. When not making books, she works at an animation studio in Portland, Oregon.