The June is Pride month and this year Huron County Library is highlighting some great books that celebrate the history of Pride. Feel free to place a hold on these titles or check out this list of even more books about Pride history and activism.
Non-fiction: Out North: an archive of queer activism and kinship in Canada edited by Craig Jennex and Nisha Eswaran
The ArQuives, the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archive in the world, is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating the stories and histories of LGBTQ2+ people in Canada. Since 1973, volunteers have amassed a vast collection of important artifacts that speak to personal experiences and significant historical moments for Canadian queer communities. Out North: An Archive of Queer Activism and Kinship in Canada is a fascinating exploration and examination of one nation’s queer history and activism, and Canada’s definitive visual guide to LGBTQ2+ movements, struggles, and achievements.
Memoir: Supergay by Frankie Grande
An honest, gripping, and vulnerable memoir from Frankie Grande that connects his personal journey with the classic tropes of a superhero comic, reframing his traumas as origin stories and his deepest, darkest secrets as superpowers strong enough to change the world. Grande has 3.3 million followers across social media and is the brother of singer and actress Ariana Grande.
Young Adult Fiction: Checked Out by Tony Correia
Thirteen-year-old Seth discovers a love for queer teen literature, and he and a new friend set up a Pride display in their middle-school library. But when a conservative classmate checks out all the queer books to keep them out of students’ hands, Seth and his friend decide to take a stand and stage a protest of their own.
Young Adult Non-Fiction: Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day a Graphic Novel by Alex L. Combs & Andrew Eakett
An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day, in full-color graphic nonfiction format. Deeply researched, highly readable, and featuring a broad range of voices.
Juvenile Non-Fiction: Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement by Stella Caldwell
An inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community enlightens young readers on the true timeline of LGBTQ+ history around the world, the lives of important figures like Harvey Milk, and iconic events like Stonewall.
Juvenile Non-Fiction: A Child’s Introduction to Pride: the Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community by Sarah Prager
An essential and empowering introduction to the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement throughout history with kid-friendly explanations of important terms.
Juvenile Non-Fiction: The Meaning of Pride by Rosiee Thor
A vibrant ode to the culture and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community that highlights the beauty, significance, and many dimensions of the concept of Pride as celebrated by millions of people around the world!
Picture Book: One Day in June by Tourmaline
A vibrant and joyful picture book that celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that lead to PRIDE month.