Hello friends, and happy Pride month! Today, we’re reviewing the fantastically fabulous The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish, written by Lil Miss Hot Mess and illustrated by Olga de Dios! In the world of drag, the hips go swish, the shoes go stomp, the shoulders go shimmy, and the fingers go … Continue reading The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish (Lil Miss Hot Mess)
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Maiden & Princess (Daniel Haack & Isabel Galupo)
Hello, friends! Our books today is Maiden & Princess, written by Daniel Haack and Isabel Galupo, and illustrated by Becca Human. In this follow-up to Haack’s previous title, Prince & Knight (illustrated by Stevie Lewis), we are introduced to a young maiden as she overhears a royal announcement: the king and queen shall hold a … Continue reading Maiden & Princess (Daniel Haack & Isabel Galupo)
Prince & Knight (Daniel Haack)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Prince & Knight, written by Daniel Haack and illustrated Stevie Lewis, a fairy tale with a refreshingly inclusive love story. Once upon a time there was a beautiful kingdom, where lived and handsome and sincere prince. The prince was ready to take over rule for the King and Queen, … Continue reading Prince & Knight (Daniel Haack)
Julián Is A Mermaid (Jessica Love)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Julián Is A Mermaid by Jessica Love, a gorgeous tale of pride and acceptance for a gender nonconforming boy. Riding the train with his abuela, Julián is delighted when three beautiful women dressed as mermaids get on board. Julián imagines himself as a mermaid, growing a tail of his … Continue reading Julián Is A Mermaid (Jessica Love)
Donovan’s Big Day (Lesléa Newman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Donovan's Big Day, written by Lesléa Newman and illustrated by Mike Dutton, a sweet story of a little boy and his very important day. Donovan’s day is starting, and because it is a very special day, he has a million things to remember and do. When Grandpa comes to … Continue reading Donovan’s Big Day (Lesléa Newman)
