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Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder
sad
5.0
I read this a month and a half after my mom passed away. Some people would say I shouldn’t have read it so soon, but it helped me in a few ways.
1) In the beginning, while the author remembered her mom before the diagnosis, I remembered some things about my mom and wrote them down in a new journal that I’ll be using specifically for that purpose, to preserve memories.
2) I became fortunate that, while my mom had declined, she still looked like herself (aside from a few extra accessories like a nasal cannula, port under her skin, a pleurx catheter, and bruises on her arms) and that she’d still had her mind. She was still clever and funny and creative. I’m also grateful that the cancer hadn’t had a chance to progress, which would’ve changed all of that.
3) It made me feel less alone. There was so much I could relate to.
Stonewall: A Building. an Uprising. a Revolution by Rob Sanders
5.0
A great picture book about the Stonewall uprising. It’s written in the perspective of the building, originally two stable houses, which is unique and I loved.
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders
5.0
A wonderful story about how the rainbow flag came to be. It made me cry. First with sadness then with joy and pride.
This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman
5.0
A simple picture book with stunning and colorful illustrations that celebrates love. I’ve never been to a Pride Parade, but this story made me want to go to one.
William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow
5.0
An older story with a message still relevant today. Kids should be able to play with whatever toys they wants. Toys shouldn’t be gendered. Girls can play with skateboards, and boys can play with dolls. A boy who learns how to care for a doll is preparing for being a father. ❤️
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty
5.0
A fun story with brilliant rhymes and wackiness that had me laughing, which means kids would surely burst with laughter.
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope by Jodie Patterson
5.0
A cute story about how a child is finally able to embrace their true identity and how his family accepts him and loves him regardless.
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
5.0
A lovely story about a child who knew he was a boy, and whose parents accepted that. The three of them, especially Aidan, want to make sure they don’t make the same mistakes with the next baby. This is a great lesson for siblings and parents about not assuming gender and how you can alter your way of thinking and actions.