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james1star's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for accepting my application to view this pre-publication.
This was a really lovely read and I am so happy that children, teachers and parents can have this to teach them about being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. We follow Joy who witnesses her gay brother Noah and his boyfriend Miguel being bullied, takes this to her mum and questions what she can do to show support and help. She embarks on a bake sale of ‘Pride and Joy’ cookies to raise money for a teen centre helping queer youths with the aid of other allies. Whilst this is one way, she later learns one must use their voice in some instances too. This was really great, with important points, especially how Joy asks Noah if he feels comfortable with her going on with the sale, the inclusion of various flags that come under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella (specifically the progress pride flag that aims to include all members), different races and genders (who face more discrimination than white gay people in most cases) and just agh it was so good.
The information, tips and questions at the back of the book was great too and I am just super happy that such a book will soon be available. I wish more resources were available when I was younger teaching children about queer people and allyship. Thank you! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
This was a really lovely read and I am so happy that children, teachers and parents can have this to teach them about being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. We follow Joy who witnesses her gay brother Noah and his boyfriend Miguel being bullied, takes this to her mum and questions what she can do to show support and help. She embarks on a bake sale of ‘Pride and Joy’ cookies to raise money for a teen centre helping queer youths with the aid of other allies. Whilst this is one way, she later learns one must use their voice in some instances too. This was really great, with important points, especially how Joy asks Noah if he feels comfortable with her going on with the sale, the inclusion of various flags that come under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella (specifically the progress pride flag that aims to include all members), different races and genders (who face more discrimination than white gay people in most cases) and just agh it was so good.
The information, tips and questions at the back of the book was great too and I am just super happy that such a book will soon be available. I wish more resources were available when I was younger teaching children about queer people and allyship. Thank you! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
ezwolf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
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
5.0
This is a wonderful book for children to learn about introducing the discrimination that queer people face and how to be a good ally! I loved the notes for grown up readers at the end and the specification of making sure your allyship is intersectional.
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Bullying
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