Thursday, June 11, 2020

Chicago Pride!


Rainbow flags are ubiquitous, we see them all over our city!  But what does it mean when we see a rainbow flag?  What is the history behind it?  Read or view Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders to find out!


My favorite quote from this book:  "He discovered the best way to change laws was to make laws."

Whatever your preferences are or turn out to be or however you present yourself, the world and our school and library are better because you're in it.  Your teachers love you and are among your allies and you can count on us for support and advocacy.  

Even if you are not LGBQT, you can know this history because it's part of American history and part of civil rights and the changes that are happening now.  
Hopefully these changes and new laws will help us show more respect and compassion for one another.  

If you would like to read more LGBQT-interest books, check out the Stonewall Award winners chosen by the American Library Association (look for the honors in children's and young adult literature, or ask your librarian).


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