The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

“Each and every one of us is born full of color... when all the colors come together, they make something even more amazing... A rainbow!” Chen’s vibrant hues and energetic scenes convey infectious joy as a child prepares for and attends a Pride parade, celebrating individuality and connection. When it begins to rain, they offer an umbrella—and encouragement—to another child, who feels uncomfortable letting their rainbow shine. And as the rain abates, they join a crowd of people depicted with various abilities, body types, and skin tones under a post-storm rainbow—“the colors of all the love in the world.” Throughout this lightly instructional feast for the eyes, questions posed by Jordan and Hendrix (“How does it feel to share what you love?”) invite young readers to reflect on their own relationship to Pride. Extensive back matter includes a note for caregivers, advice for allyship, reflections, and definitions. Ages 4–10. (May)