by Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane
Before June melts into July we want to show some love and celebrate Pride Month! Here are some helpful resources to spark conversations, deepen understandings, and have fun as we observe this special time.
Kidlit. tv shares Becky Flanberg’s blog post-Diverse Kidlit That Celebrates Pride Month. With embedded links to helpful articles and a list of LBGTQ chapter books for children, you’ll find a wealth of information here. Check it out!
Read Brightly has a great post entitled 30 Great LBGTQ+ Books for Kids and Teens by Denise Shipani. Celebrating the diversity of families in our world, this blog post highlights books to share with those you love.
Head to The New York Times to read 15 LGBTQ Books for Kids and Teens Recommended by Queer Librarians, Educators, and Independent Booksellers by Caitlin Giddings. Here you’ll discover a list of books with links to local bookstores nationwide where you can support small businesses while celebrating Pride Month!
Speaking of bookstores, please consider checking your local shops to see what they have readily available. BookPeople, here in Austin, Texas, has a page on their website and a section in their store, dedicated to showcasing books about LBGTQ+.
A quick search on the internet should bring up several Pride Month options for events to attend or activities to participate in. Teambuilding.com shares 24 Fun Pride Month Ideas for the Office in 2023 and suggests an office book club. With this year’s theme being “Peace, Love Revolution”, you’re sure to find all sorts of ways to stay informed and involved.
We invite you to join us as we take time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this June and always.
About the Author
Macy Lane is a lifelong reader and writer currently residing in Austin, TX. Words have always been magical to her and an author’s right to share those with the world is a fundamental belief that she holds. In time, she hopes to share her own stories with others. She plans to do this from the school bus (a skoolie named Birdie) she and her husband are converting into a tiny home so they can travel across the country!