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A review by stitchsaddiction
Pride and Joy: A Story about Becoming an LGBTQIA+ Ally by Frank J. Sileo, Kate Lum-Potvin
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishing for my eARC of this adorable Children's book.
Pride and Joy is a story that helps to educate someone on how to be a LGBTQIA+ ally.
Focusing on a younger sibling who is shaken that their brother is abused for being gay, a plan unfolds, whilst embracing their shared love of baking. The Pride and Joy biscuits are made and kindness over cruelty shines through.
'Careful the things you say... Children will listen' taken from the Into the Woods musical is, reiterated by Vanessa Williams in the foreword of this beautiful but powerful book. Pride and Joy wonderfully demonstrates both sides of this quote as there is no doubt to me that the hatred that children spill is learned behaviour as is their acceptance and kindness.
I'm so glad that I had an opportunity to read Pride and Joy, and believe that this should be found in every primary school and in children's library. The lesson is carefully done so that young children will subconsciously pick it up whilst enjoying the gorgeous illustrations and story.
If you have young children and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community as a loved one? I would strongly suggest it to help them learn even from a young age what it can be like to be open about your gender or sensuality.
Thank you Kate Potvin and Dr Frank Silveo for this lovely story and to Emmi Smid whose illustrations that bring everything to life.
Pride and Joy is a story that helps to educate someone on how to be a LGBTQIA+ ally.
Focusing on a younger sibling who is shaken that their brother is abused for being gay, a plan unfolds, whilst embracing their shared love of baking. The Pride and Joy biscuits are made and kindness over cruelty shines through.
'Careful the things you say... Children will listen' taken from the Into the Woods musical is, reiterated by Vanessa Williams in the foreword of this beautiful but powerful book. Pride and Joy wonderfully demonstrates both sides of this quote as there is no doubt to me that the hatred that children spill is learned behaviour as is their acceptance and kindness.
I'm so glad that I had an opportunity to read Pride and Joy, and believe that this should be found in every primary school and in children's library. The lesson is carefully done so that young children will subconsciously pick it up whilst enjoying the gorgeous illustrations and story.
If you have young children and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community as a loved one? I would strongly suggest it to help them learn even from a young age what it can be like to be open about your gender or sensuality.
Thank you Kate Potvin and Dr Frank Silveo for this lovely story and to Emmi Smid whose illustrations that bring everything to life.