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Shine Bright, Read with Pride! 2025 Pride Picks for Kids

Here are some of our favorite picture books to get kids and families into the spirit of Pride, celebrating the diverse experiences and voices that make our communities unique.

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  • With cheerful rhymes and inclusive illustrations, this board book introduces little ones to the fun and meaning of Pride.
    Book, 2024New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2024. — jP WEL
  • Pink, Blue, and You!

    Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes

    Gravel, Elise,
    A playful and thoughtful guide that helps kids explore gender in a way that’s easy to understand and full of acceptance.
    Book, 2022New York : Anne Schwartz Books, [2022] — J LIFE FEELINGS
  • A body-positive picture book that joyfully affirms all shapes, sizes, colors and types of bodies, because every body is cool!
    Book, 2021New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. — JP CONCEPTS
  • Inspired by a true story, this empowering tale follows a brave Hawaiian girl who embraces both her strength and identity.
    Book, 2019Toronto : Tundra Books, [2019] — JP-GALE
  • A touching and beautifully illustrated story about honoring memories, celebrating love and making space for new adventures.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Little Bee Books, [2021] — JP WOO
  • A bright and joyful celebration of all kinds of families—because love makes a family, no matter what it looks like!
    Book, 2020Minneapolis, Minnesota : Little, Brown and Company : Spotlight, a division of ABDO, 2020. — JP PARR
  • Told through letters to a mythical creature, this heartfelt novel-in-verse explores grief, gender identity and the power of finding your voice. (Best for upper elementary readers.)
    Book, 2023New York : Amulet Books, 2023. — J-GOW
  • Travel the globe and learn about real LGBTQ+ weddings in different countries with this vibrant celebration of love and equality.
    Book, 2019[Chambersburg, Pa.] : Six Foot Press, 2019. — J306.7663 PIERETS
  • Chaos, rhymes and laughs unfold when a mischievous cat scrambles a family’s to-do list just before Grandma visits!
    Book, 2021San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021. — JP MCGINTY
  • A gentle and hopeful story about a shy girl, a special friendship and finding the courage to bloom as your true self.
    Book, 2023New York : Random House Children's Books, [2023] — JP IRVING