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carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderful, introductory history of the Pride flag and Harvey Milk’s part in its creation. I loved the way the author and illustrator saw the rainbow flag through to recent history. There are great biographical notes in the back to talk to readers about the history in a condensed fashion. I loved this book!
tealeafbooks's review
5.0
I just learned a lot. From the "biographical notes," too. I had no clue that the upsidedown pink triangle was Hitler's doing to "identify [gay men] when they were sent to concentration camps."
And this is one of the 176 books that you won't find in our schools...
And this is one of the 176 books that you won't find in our schools...
courtneys_shelves's review against another edition
4.0
Clear, simple text and gorgeous illustrations tell the story of Harvey Milk and the creation of the rainbow flag. There are short biographies, a timeline, and suggestions for further reading in the back.
itskatietano's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book as part of an installation on diversifying classrooms while at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. I already know a bit about Harvey Milk but this was the perfect amount of information for young kids. It tells his story perfectly and I know that any kid that reads this will know that it is perfectly normal to be gay, and eventually become proud of being able to express themselves because of people like Harvey Milk.
skittlesnz's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
4.5
Being a teacher, I love having a look for picture books that tell amazing stories or even share facts and histories that kids should read about. I loved this non-fiction, picture book all about Harvey Milk and the Pride flag. It’s vibrant colours and easy language make it perfect for children to understand (and pretty good for adults too if I’m honest). This isn’t a “in your face” book, but merely an informative read that doesn’t go too deep. I learned quite a bit myself and would be okay reading this to my class if I see it in a library again. To read this to a classroom however, must be aware that you may need to discuss ideas such as homophobia, hate crimes, death/assassination, injustice, inequality and the rainbow community potentially. I know in some places around the world, that might be a tough ask. Big kudos for having a further reading section at the back of the book.
tracie_nicole's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful art and message, and very positive. Perfect for elementary school kids. ❤️
allmadhere106's review
4.0
For: rainbow fans; readers looking for a starter biography on Milk or information about the pride flag.
Possible red flags: death; prejudice; injustice; inequality; LGBTQ+ issues and representation.
Possible red flags: death; prejudice; injustice; inequality; LGBTQ+ issues and representation.
dottiewankenobi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
Obviously since it's for children it's not going to go very deep into anything too 'difficult for kids to understand', though I feel like it could and perhaps should have. I also honestly am deducting points for calling Israel a country and mentioning Russia, which is famously homophobic.
growintogardens's review
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Murder, Hate crime, and Death