Illustrated by Dia Valle
3 stars
A sweet story that follows a family attending DC Black Pride. Join the trio as they get ready, travel to the event, and take part in all the joy of pride and community.
Adorable illustrations. I really enjoyed the art style. Loved the bright colors, cute designs, and sweet details. Great diversity shown in the participants and attendees.
The text was okay. Includes some nice affirmations and encouragements, but is pretty simple. While the text doesn’t explicitly give any information on DC Black Pride, there are little hints in the illustrations such as banners and pamphlets.
I really enjoyed the backmatter of the book, which gives information about the history of the Black Pride Movement, including the ClubHouse’s Children’s Hour, the first Black Gay and Lesbian Pride festival, and the roles Welmore Cook, Theodore Kirkland, and Ernest Hopkins played in the movement. Also showcases different Pride flags and provides a short list of ways to support LGBTQIA+ children.
I love that the story celebrates Black LGBTQIA+ people and other people of color as so many Pride books tend to focus on the white mainstream movement. Nice focus on intersectionality and the unique history of the Black Pride Movement.
Overall, a nice little read. A story that promotes love, acceptance, helping others, and having pride in who you are.