Green Bean Books
  • home
  • virtual events
  • shop books
  • shop audio
  • youth advisory board
  • contact us
  • about

Pride Month Picks!

5/30/2021

0 Comments

 
June is Pride Month!
There's Still Time to Celebrate!
Be who you are- proudly!
Here are some of our favorite new LGBTQ books for children:

Picture
​Born Ready
by Jodie Patterson
with illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow


Adapted from the adult memoir The Bold World, this picture book tells the story of Jodie Patterson's child letting others know who he really is- a boy named Penelope. While a difficult subject to broach, Penelope knows that he's no ordinary kid and with his ninja-like skills- and the help of his mom- he's confident he can show he was born ready to be who he truly is!

Picture
​​Adventures with My Daddies
by Gareth Peter
with illustrations by Garry Parsons


Story time leads to all kinds of adventures in this inclusive picture book celebrating family and imagination! Full of rhyme and vibrant illustrations, readers will be charmed by the family here! Many kids having a different family configuration, may see their own families reflected back at them. It's so wonderful how stories are able to bring people together! 


Picture
Sharice's Big Voice
by Sharice Davids and Nancy K Mays
with illustrations by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley


Sharice Davids shares her story of overcoming obstacles to become the first LGBTQ Native American Congressperson. Learning about and experiencing firsthand the unequal treatment she and her people have endured over the years, she demonstrates how she has been able to courageously use her voice to make a difference. This is an inspiring picture book autobiography that will introduce readers to an incredible political figure who spoke out not just for her rights but for others.


Picture
Two Grooms on a Cake
by Rob Sanders
​with illustrations by Robbie Cathro 


Told from the perspectives of two male wedding cake toppers, Rob Sanders shares the story of the first same-sex wedding in America.

It's about how Jack Baker and Michael McConnell met, fell in love, and fought to be legally married. It's also about how their not so typical love story became an important part of LGBTQ history!

​This book includes photos and a Marriage Equality Timeline.


Picture
Little People, Big Dreams: RuPaul
by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
with illustrations by Wednesday Holmes


Little People, Big Dreams is a beautiful nonfiction picture book series imported from Spain. Books in this series are simple, picture book biographies which introduce young readers to brave and famous people. Each book also includes a timeline and photos in the end.

In the latest installment, the famous drag artist, RuPaul, is in the spotlight! His story begins with his childhood spent playing dress-up to his success in adulthood helping others show off what makes them special. This is a perfect book to help kids understand that they can be exactly who they are and have fun at the same time!


Picture
Too Bright to See
​by Kyle Lukoff


Eleven-year-old Bug has a lot on her mind.

It's the summer before middle school and she and her best friend are trying to prepare for it as much as they can.

She's also being haunted by a ghost in the haunted house she lives in.

But the biggest thing that's frightening her is coming to terms with who she really is.

Part ghost story. Part coming-of-age story. One hundred percent captivating.

Picture
Thanks a Lot, Universe
by Chad Lucas


Two boys. Friends. As different from each other as one can be. Each one dealing with their own thing. Brian's anxiety is getting worse. Ezra wants to help but worries the crush on his friend might show.

When things come to a breaking point, they must learn to step up and be who they are to face the problems in their lives.

Picture
​The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast
by Chad Sell 


The kids of the Cardboard Kingdom are back just in time for Halloween and facing their biggest challenge ever!

 When a mysterious beast suddenly appears out of nowhere, it'll take all of all the kids setting aside their differences and working together to put an end to its sudden reign of terror. While full of imagination and creativity, the "real" moments of figuring out oneself and navigating complicated feelings are what sets this graphic novel series apart from the rest. 


Click on the cover or title to find out more about each book and to order from our online shop! Or give the store a call!
​503-954-2354
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    July 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    December 2019
    September 2019
    January 2018
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    July 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    September 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    November 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly