Since then, my feelings have been complicated by a myriad of factors. We live in a capitalistic society, so brands and companies quickly figured out that they can rainbow wash themselves in June and make money…while supporting those who would limit our freedoms the rest of the year. Trans people are still being killed at an alarming rate. And no community is a monolith, so there can be so many disagreements and lots of prejudice even within LGBTQ+ communities. As Marsha P. Johnson said, “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” So while my feelings on Pride might be complicated, I do always want to take a moment to be mindful of how far we’ve come and celebrate when possible. With that in mind, here are some great books for all ages that feature Pride celebrations! I do wish there were more books by authors of color that depict Pride month celebrations, and so I hope that publishing will continue to uplift BIPOC authors, especially those writing about queer joy and celebration. Are you looking for more great LGBTQ+ books to celebrate Pride month? Check out Your Curated Queer TBR for Pride & Beyond, 50+ Years of Pride: The Best Queer Books From Every Decade 1970 Onwards, and these books featuring rainbows on the cover!
