Title: The Big Book of Pride FlagsAuthor: Jem Milton
First Published: June 21, 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pages: 48
Genre: Children's, LGBTQ, Non-Fiction, Picture Books
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
Rating:
Synopsis:
Celebrate and learn about the LGBTQIA+ community with this colourful book of Pride flags!
Featuring all the colours of the rainbow, this book teaches children about LGBTQIA+ identities through 17 different Pride flags. With fun facts, simple explanations and a short history of each flag accompanying beautiful illustrations, children will uncover the history of Pride and be introduced to different genders and sexual orientations. There's also a blank Pride flag design at the back of the book so that children can create their very own Pride flag!
With a Reading Guide that provides a detailed History of the Pride Flag and questions for further discussion, this inspiring book is a must-have for every child's bookshelf, library or classroom.
Buy the Book: AmazonReview
As a primer for pride flags this book is a perfect choice. The information is direct and concise, explaining each flag in a way that is easy to understand. A good number of flags are covered and there were some I was not familiar with so it was educational for me too!
For each flag covered the book provides short histories and explanations of each color. The last section that covers the history of the pride flag is a bit repetitive, as the same information is covered on the respective flag pages. I agree with other reviewer feedback that some explanations could use some tweaking, but the simplified definitions are fine I think for children or older generations that are just starting to learn about gender identities.
The most charming aspect of this book is the colorful illustrations, which included people of color, disabled people, and really people of a wide range of ages and appearances. My favorite part was the area where children can design their own flag, which is a great learning tool and outlet for self-expression. It’s little touches like these that make the book stand out.
The book is accessible and inclusive which makes me really happy. It can be great for parents and educators for teaching about different identities. As a parent, I fully plan to share this book with my kids.
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“Baker wanted to create a flag that was positive and that celebrated love—the bright, hopeful colors of a rainbow were an obvious choice!”
About the Author
About Jem Milton
Jem Milton is a non-binary artist based in Glasgow. Originally from Gloucestershire, they attended Central St Martins in London before training with Scriberia Ltd, where they worked until 2017, before moving to Scotland to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator.
They make illustrations, comics and infographics, along with graphic recording and running workshops on creative thinking and visual storytelling. They also make an ongoing webcomic called “The Flying Ship,” a queer fantasy adventure story inspired by Russian and Slavic folklore.
Recent books include: The Little Girl Who Gave Zero Fucks by Amy Kean, a bestselling ‘feminist handbook’ for the modern age, “Beyond This Place” – a collection of comics based on the stories of Edinburgh Women, and “Polly Who?” a collection of diary comics about love, queerness and polyamory.
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