Not Gonna Hide My Pride

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Not Gonna Hide My Pride

Created by IDEA Team - Updated on July 27th 2023

This list consists mostly of pictures books that explore Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ community. Visit the parades, learn the history, and more as you go through these colorful reads.

This day in June

Pitman, Gayle E.

From the Publisher

"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

This book is a Stonewall Book Award winner, and has wonderful Easter eggs throughout the book. At the end there is an explanation for some Easter eggs. We love a book that is entertaining and informative.

The rainbow parade

Neilson, Emily, author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

A girl recounts her first time marching with her two moms at a Pride Parade.

My Thoughts

Some of the most beautiful art, capturing the spirit of Pride events.

Pride puppy!

Stevenson, Robin, 1968- author.

From the Publisher

"A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade."-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

Pride, puppies, and ABCs?! This book has it all, with adorable and colorful art that is sure to grab everyone’s attention. Each page has different things that relate to the letter of the page. See if you can find them all when you’re reading!

My friends and me

Stansbie, Stephanie, author.

From the Publisher

Jamie has a lot of friends--a lot of friends with different kinds of families. Kate has two dads. Olivia has two moms. And Jade has her very own butler! But no matter what the families look like, the love they feel for each other is all the same.

My Thoughts

A beautiful book about different types of families, told from the playful view point of a child who is loving life. Queer parents, divorced parents, siblings raising siblings and more are all highlighted in this book.

What are your words? : a book about pronouns

Locke, Katherine, author.

From the Publisher

Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.

My Thoughts

A cute picture book that keeps things simple with pronouns, both explaining what they are and how they can change while looking at different options.

Rainbow hands

Nainy, Mamta, author.

From the Publisher

"When a little boy paints his nails with his mom's nail polish, he finds colors to express his every mood and feeling."--Page [4] of cover.

My Thoughts

A beautiful story of a boy exploring colors, painting them on his nails to express himself the way he likes best.

Pride 1 2 3. Board Book.

Joosten, Michael.

From the Publisher

A counting book that celebrates the LGBTQ community.

My Thoughts

This board book counts in the way that "Pride Puppy" goes through the ABCs. Colorful, accessible, and so much fun this book is a hit for everyone.

Uncle Bobby's wedding

Brannen, Sarah S., author.

From the Publisher

Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know Jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she'll always be special to Uncle Bobby--and to Uncle Jamie, too.

My Thoughts

Tells the story of what happens when you have to share your special people with someone else. In this case, Chloe has to share her special Uncle Bobby, and she wants to understand why he’s getting married. Sometimes it’s okay to share your special people because it might mean you get another special person to love too.

Strong

Kearney, Rob, 1991- author.

From the Publisher

"An inspirational picture book memoir that follows Rob Kearney's journey to becoming the first openly gay strongman competitor, proud to wear rainbow colors"-- Provided by Publisher.

My Thoughts

This book has been a favorite since it came in last year. Rob Kearney holds the title of ‘first openly gay strongman’, and this is his story. With beautiful colors, and a simple message of loving yourself, this is always a hit.

Rainbow revolutionaries : 50 LGBTQ+ people who made history

Prager, Sarah, 1986- author.

From the Publisher

Rainbow Revolutionaries brings to life the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world. Through Sarah Prager's (Queer, There, and Everywhere) short, engaging bios, and Sarah Papworth's bold, dynamic art, readers can delve into the lives of Wen of Han, a Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people, Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who's helping engineer the robots of tomorrow, and so many more!

My Thoughts

A great collection of 50 LGBTQ+ people who made history, it starts with a map showing where they are from all around the world and ends with a glossary, definition of flags, and the meaning of different symbols. This is a great starting point to not only learn more, but to put knowledge into context with some familiar faces.

Queer heroes : meet 52 LGBTQ heroes from past & present!

Sicardi, Arabelle, author.

From the Publisher

Profiles notable LGBTQ figures and highlights their contributions to society and their community, including Martina Navratilova, Frida Kahlo, Alan Turing, David Bowie, and K.D. Lang.

My Thoughts

In the same idea as "Rainbow Revolutionaries," this contains unique art and stories of heroes from around the world.

A plan for Pops

Smith, Heather, 1968- author.

From the Publisher

"... a child helps his grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities."-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

A beautiful book that not only has LGBT representation, but also is a great way to talk to kids about changes in health and ability with old age.