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francisdee's review against another edition
4.0
Read via NetGalley.
This is a picture book about a girl learning to be an LGBTQ+ ally after seeing her brother and his boyfriend being harassed by other boys.
It is a simple and sweet story of love and acceptance, and how standing up to bullies can inspire others to be an ally too.
I loved the style and the colours, although I found the story to be quite simplistic. 3 stars for the story, 4 for the style!
At the end there are a few resources, tips and questions that a parent/guardian can look at with the child(ren) they are reading the book with, which is always nice to see.
This is a picture book about a girl learning to be an LGBTQ+ ally after seeing her brother and his boyfriend being harassed by other boys.
It is a simple and sweet story of love and acceptance, and how standing up to bullies can inspire others to be an ally too.
I loved the style and the colours, although I found the story to be quite simplistic. 3 stars for the story, 4 for the style!
At the end there are a few resources, tips and questions that a parent/guardian can look at with the child(ren) they are reading the book with, which is always nice to see.
achilleanshelves's review against another edition
4.0
Pride and Joy is the story of a sister who wants to embrace the role of being an LGBTQ+ ally after her brother and his boyfriend are called names by a group of bullies. She has discussions with her mother and friends about what it means to be an ally and ensures that her actions are appreciated and necessary to her brother. The colour in this book is so wonderful and it will teach children lots of great lessons about unity and empathy.
The section at the back for parents to teach their children about LGBTQ+ topics is also amazing and the prompt questions will allow for really open and honest conversations that will definitely build trust and build an open dialogue between parents and children!
The section at the back for parents to teach their children about LGBTQ+ topics is also amazing and the prompt questions will allow for really open and honest conversations that will definitely build trust and build an open dialogue between parents and children!
kiralovesreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookishmamabailey's review against another edition
5.0
Pride and Joy by Frank J. Sileo is an original and beautifully illustrated story for children that helps promote inclusivity and allyship.
What I love most about this book is that a discussion guide is included. It’s thoughtful and intentional in its message. The story is appropriate for school aged children, and helps create dialogue and build on social awareness. Furthermore, I’d argue that it is able to illuminate acceptance and foster understanding for adults as well. I’d recommend this book to my friends, and give an overall rating of 4.5 on GoodReads!
Thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Edelweiss for an advanced read in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts expressed are my personal opinion.
What I love most about this book is that a discussion guide is included. It’s thoughtful and intentional in its message. The story is appropriate for school aged children, and helps create dialogue and build on social awareness. Furthermore, I’d argue that it is able to illuminate acceptance and foster understanding for adults as well. I’d recommend this book to my friends, and give an overall rating of 4.5 on GoodReads!
Thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Edelweiss for an advanced read in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts expressed are my personal opinion.
saloniporwal's review against another edition
4.0
The story is simple and easy to read. The illustrations are very different from what I usually see in books. The pattern is what you see on the cover- the look is that off color pencil hatching. I prefer bright, dark colors over this, but it makes for a decent change. I'm pretty neutral about the book, because I wasn't particularly drawn towards the story or characters.
marythekoreanfoodie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
readwithdaphne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is such a lovely way for kids to learn about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ ally. It has a simple but beautiful storyline which makes it easy for small children to understand what the story is about. The drawings in the book are very colorful and beautiful, which adds well to the story. I also love the fact that the book shows all kinds of different pride flags for different groups within the community.
The last bit of the book is very helpful and I love that this is included in the book! It gives tips for parents / educators / any other adults reading this book with (their) children on understanding what it means to be an ally to people and groups they are not a part of and also other ways to foster allyship in children. I think this, as well as the questions that are written in the book to talk about before, during and after reading this book, can be very helpful for parents.
I highly recommend this book!
The last bit of the book is very helpful and I love that this is included in the book! It gives tips for parents / educators / any other adults reading this book with (their) children on understanding what it means to be an ally to people and groups they are not a part of and also other ways to foster allyship in children. I think this, as well as the questions that are written in the book to talk about before, during and after reading this book, can be very helpful for parents.
I highly recommend this book!
namsmommy09's review against another edition
4.0
When Joy sees her brother become victim to a bully, she decides to take action and raise money for the local LGBTQIA+ center. When that same bully tries to end the bake sale, Joy learns that being an ally doesn't mean just raising money for the cause, it means standing up for what's right, even when its scary.
This book puts being an ally into simple terms for children to understand. It made it easier for me to understand. Plus, in the back of the book, there are several notes to grown up allies. That's not the only bonus in this book there are also discussion questions and a few more books to put on your "to read" list.
I love this book not only for the message but for the bright illustrations. Wish I could have had one of Joy's beautiful cookies. Guess my girls and I will just have to make some of our own!
lenabrary's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
5.0
A fantastically laid out story of Joy, who wants to stand up for her brother Noah, who's gay. It teaches children that being an ally is not about big grand gestures and saying "I'm an ally!" but about putting your heart where your words are and doing something. Sometimes being an ally is running a bake sale and donating money, sometimes it's sharing cookies with someone and sometimes it is the hard thing - standing up and speaking out on someone's behalf.
Joy's reaction to the hatred her brother faced felt very familiar to me and I found a lot of courage from the pages of this book to do my own standing up.
The illustrations are colourful and joyful most of the time, aside from the scenes where Joy is sad or is facing other people's homophobia. The use of darker colours for those sections fits very well with the story being told.
lgbtrepinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger Warnings: homophobia, bullying
Representation: Gay
Pride and Joy is a picture book that focuses on the importance of allyship. Joy learns what it means to be an ally when some kids bully her brother for being gay. With her friends, Joy sells Pride cookies to donate the money to the local teen center.
This eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What a fantastic story! I love the idea of showing kids how we all identify differently and the importance of respect. This book provides an age appropriate lesson about being an ally. I absolutely loved this story and the illustrations were amazing!
Representation: Gay
Pride and Joy is a picture book that focuses on the importance of allyship. Joy learns what it means to be an ally when some kids bully her brother for being gay. With her friends, Joy sells Pride cookies to donate the money to the local teen center.
This eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What a fantastic story! I love the idea of showing kids how we all identify differently and the importance of respect. This book provides an age appropriate lesson about being an ally. I absolutely loved this story and the illustrations were amazing!