

Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions-and of all-inclusive love.

Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion-and to the joys of anticipation-is also a comprehensive history. a day that means “Together, we are strong!” Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions-and of all-inclusive love.A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective-honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Obviously this isn’t part of that series (more fool the series) and it’s illustrated by the keen Juana Medina who has. I was real uncertain about this one since there’s that whole Twas the Night Before series out there that ticks off each and every holiday. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. ‘Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick, ill. Personal Website for Joanna McClintick View the Website Share.


As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Video Book Trailer for Twas the Night Before Pride Name Pronunciation with Juana Medina Grade PK-2 Genre Holiday Picture Book Cultural Experience LGBTQ+ Year Published 2022. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. a day that means "Together, we are strong!" A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective-honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.
