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Phil Stamper
From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy. Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can't be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio. When Jake's dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade. Except Jake doesn't think that's a ridiculous idea. Why can't they hold a pride festival in Barton Springs The problem is, Jake knows he'll have to get approval from the town council, and the mayor won't be on his side. And as Jake and his friends try to find a way to bring Pride to Barton Springs, it seems suspicious that the mayor's son, Brett, suddenly wants to spend time with Jake. But someone that cute couldn't possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he An ALA Rainbow List Pick A 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Middle Grade and Children's Book A School Library Journal Best Book of 2022 A Maine Student Book Award 2023-2024 Reading List Nominee
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Author
Phil Stamper
Pages
260
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Published Date
2022
ISBN
0063118785 9780063118782
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"One of the sweetest queer novels I have ever read. I definitely cried at the end. "
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"(I received a free digital copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my opinions of the book.)<br/><br/>This book gives such a realistic depiction of the homophobia dealt with by young queers in a small, rural town, without being overly tragic and still remaining appropriate for middle-grade readers. I love how much support Jake receives from his parents and from people in his community all throughout the story; it gives the book an overall very positive vibe. <br/><br/>If you are a young queer who has just wanted to be accepted by the community you live in, or if you have never understood what it feels like to be truly proud of your sexuality, or if you are just looking for a heartwarming queer story, then this novel is definitely for you!"
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