{"id":3051,"date":"2021-06-08T17:04:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T17:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3051"},"modified":"2021-06-08T17:04:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T17:04:58","slug":"stand-proud-kid-books-for-pride-month-on-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/stand-proud-kid-books-for-pride-month-on-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand Proud: Kid Books for Pride Month on Epic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pride Month is about uplifting all voices, embracing equality and accepting ourselves\u2014and others\u2014for all of our beautiful differences. Here at Epic, we believe every book is a chance to be as awesomely unique as you want to be. So this year we\u2019re celebrating the individuality of every kid with a collection of books that highlight LGBTQ+ authors and characters, as well as stories that promote all things Pride: acceptance, empathy, inclusion\u2014and most of all\u2014the courage to stand proud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few books that you can enjoy with your kid this month and all year round. Check them out below!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pride-puppy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75836\"><strong>Pride Puppy<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Robin Stevenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Julie McLaughlin\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages: <\/strong>3-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>One family is having a great time celebrating together at the Pride parade until the unthinkable happens\u2015they lose their beloved puppy! Luckily lots of other attendees at the parade are happy to help out. This rhyming alphabet book gives preschoolers and kindergarteners a lively, joyful introduction to this annual celebration and demonstrates the true spirit of Pride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75836\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pride-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"Pride Puppy\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pride-puppy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pride-puppy-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pride-puppy-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sparkle-boy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/68650\"><strong>Sparkle Boy<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Lesl\u00e9a Newman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Maria Mola\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Casey loves to play with &#8220;boy things&#8221; like blocks and dump trucks. But that doesn&#8217;t mean he can&#8217;t also love things that sparkle, like glittery fingernails and shiny bracelets. But while his family embraces his unique interests, the boys at the library tease him for liking and wearing &#8220;girl things.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This heartwarming story celebrates gender expression and teaches kids about acceptance, treating others with respect and the importance of being yourself. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/68650\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sparkle-Boy.jpg\" alt=\"Sparkle Boy\" class=\"wp-image-3060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sparkle-Boy.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sparkle-Boy-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sparkle-Boy-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"i-talk-like-a-river\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/73771\"><strong>I Talk Like a River<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Jordan Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Sydney Smith\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In this touching and uplifting story, a boy shares his struggles with stuttering, and how his dad helps him find comfort and perspective on a &#8220;bad speech day.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a particularly tough day, his father takes him for a walk along the river to help him get the words flowing. And the boy finds his voice in the calm water and rapids as they bubble and whirl against the shore. This is a powerful book to share with kids when they feel lonely or unable to fit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid enjoys this picture book, they might also like the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/74528\"> animated storybook version<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\"> Epic<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/73771\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/I-Talk-Like-a-River.jpg\" alt=\"I Talk Like a River\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/I-Talk-Like-a-River.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/I-Talk-Like-a-River-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/I-Talk-Like-a-River-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"motherbridge-of-love\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/56549\"><strong>Motherbridge of Love<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Jos\u00e9e Masse\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This beautiful rhyming story about a young adopted Chinese girl celebrates the bond between children and their mothers\u2014those who give them life, and those who raise them and teach them how to live it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a poignant love poem honoring adopted children and their parents. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/56549\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Motherbridge-of-Love.jpg\" alt=\"Motherbridge of Love\" class=\"wp-image-3058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Motherbridge-of-Love.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Motherbridge-of-Love-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Motherbridge-of-Love-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"laylas-head-scarf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/26273\"><strong>Layla\u2019s Head Scarf<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Miriam Cohen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Ronald Himler\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Layla, the new girl, is different from her peers. Unlike the other kids in class, she wears a hijab, and it makes her feel shy and lonely. But it isn&#8217;t long before her curious classmates start asking her about it and other things about her life and culture, eventually making her feel accepted and welcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sweet story highlights the challenges kids face in a multicultural world, and the reality that we\u2019re all more alike than we are different.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/26273\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Layla\u2019s-Head-Scarf.jpg\" alt=\"Layla\u2019s Head Scarf\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Layla\u2019s-Head-Scarf.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Layla\u2019s-Head-Scarf-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Layla\u2019s-Head-Scarf-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"except-when-they-dont\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75388\"><strong>Except When They Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Laura Gehl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Joshua Heinsz\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>\u201cBoys play monster trucks with glee,\u00a0girls bake cakes and serve hot tea.\u00a0<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Girls like pom-poms, pink and jewels,\u00a0boys like fighting pirate duels.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;Except when they don&#8217;t. This fun, whimsical<strong> <\/strong>rhyming picture book breaks down the stereotypes of traditional \u201cboy\u201d and \u201cgirl\u201d activities. It celebrates the individuality of every kid, regardless of gender, and shows that it&#8217;s okay for kids to play however they want to.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75388\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Except-When-They-Don\u2019t.jpg\" alt=\"Except When They Don\u2019t\" class=\"wp-image-3055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Except-When-They-Don\u2019t.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Except-When-They-Don\u2019t-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Except-When-They-Don\u2019t-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"blossom-and-bud\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75976\"><strong>Blossom and Bud<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Frank J. Sileo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Brittany Lakin\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Blossom and Bud live in Mr. Baxter&#8217;s flower shop. Blossom is embarrassed about how tall she is, and Bud feels too short and tries to force his flower to bloom. But Mr. Baxter has a special role for each of them, for which they are just right.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This story teaches kids that people and things come in all shapes and sizes, and to love and accept themselves for who they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75976\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blossom-and-Bud.jpg\" alt=\"Blossom and Bud\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blossom-and-Bud.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blossom-and-Bud-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blossom-and-Bud-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"each-kindness-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/14350\"><strong>Each Kindness<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Jacqueline Woodson&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrated by: Nikki M. James\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Chloe and her friends don&#8217;t want to play with the new girl, Maya. Sad about being rejected by the other girls, Maya eventually stops coming to school. But when Ms. Albert teaches the class a lesson on kindness, Chloe thinks about how much better it would have been if she had shown Maya a little kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Coretta Scott King honorary book teaches kids that even small acts of kindness make the world a little better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid likes this audio version, they might enjoy the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/25225\"> animated story book<\/a>, too.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/14350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Each-Kindness-.jpg\" alt=\"Each Kindness\" class=\"wp-image-3054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Each-Kindness-.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Each-Kindness--320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Each-Kindness--560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"this-is-just-the-beginning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This is just the beginning!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore even more books celebrating the uniqueness and individuality of every child by checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/30485043\">the entire collection<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\">Epic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/30485043\">Explore the collection<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Pride Month is about uplifting all voices, embracing equality and accepting ourselves\u2014and others\u2014for all of our beautiful differences. 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