Small Town Pride

by Phil Stamper

Hardcover, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

PZ7.1.S7316 S63 2022

Publication

HarperCollins (2022), 272 pages

Description

"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. 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"--Provided by publisher.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member bibliovermis
A great middle grade story, about a young person looking for outlets and acceptance of LGBTQIA pride in his beloved small town. Ultimately, a very kind story.
LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
Jake is an openly-gay middle schooler. In support, his father mounted a gay pride flag in their yard but it has generated concern among some in their rural town, especially from the mayor. Jake comes up with the idea of having a pride festival, the town's first. His friends are on board, including
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cute Brett who also happens to be the mayor's son. The tone can get pedantic at times and there are moments where the kids' dialogue comes off as oddly adult-like. But in terms of queer positivity and youth engaging in activism, the book lands on both counts.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

272 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

0063118785 / 9780063118782

Barcode

34500000555226

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