The Rainbow Parade - Hardcover

Neilson, Emily

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 059332658X ISBN 13: 9780593326589

Publisher: Dial Books, 2022

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—The excitement builds as Emy and her mothers board the train taking them to the Pride Parade. Joined by her "family of friends," she watches with eager anticipation as the streets fill with motorcyclists, jugglers, dancers, marchers, singers and most importantly, rainbows! Everyone is so loud, proud, and colorful that Emy gets swept up in the energy of the parade. But when she gets invited to actually join in the march, she is shy. When she tells her parents that perhaps she isn't "loud enough or proud enough," one of her mothers reminds her that she belongs in the "Rainbow Parade" just as she is. As the family joins an LGBTQ+ families group, Emy learns that pride comes in all varieties and that finding her own pride happens a step at a time. Drawn from the author's own experiences, this is an encouraging and heartwarming introduction for young readers. 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 energy. Digital illustrations contrast the muted tones of Emy and her family with the bright rainbow colors of the parade. By the end, however, all participants are wrapped up in a blanket of color, reminding readers that we can "practice pride all year long." VERDICT A must-have for all collections and a perfect peek into the Pride Parade for even the littlest readers.—Louie Lauer

Edition details

• Publisher: Dial Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059332658X
• ISBN 13: 9780593326589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Neilson Emily
• Number of pages: 32