Bucks County Free Library: Pride Reading Challenge Wrap Up

Press release from the Bucks County Free Library:

June 16, 2021

Howdy,

Since my initial post kicking off this challenge, I’ve hit the ground running. I selected a wide array of books and immediately began devouring them.

Although I’ve worked hard to diversify my TBR (To Be Read) pile for this challenge, this week’s wrap-up will not include any YA or adult titles. However, I managed to fly through most of the graphic novels and picture books I selected.

So here is what I read this first week:

This book takes place in a school where every child is loved and appreciated no matter what. It’s a great book with lots of representation and diversity in race, gender, religion, culture, and sexuality. There are many illustrations to provide excellent opportunities for adults to ask children questions about what they see. Although this book has a wide array of characters, this might not be the best for people looking for books specifically about LGBTQIA stories.

This book is one of my favorites so far. The story takes place from the point of view of a transgender child excited about becoming a big brother and is concerned about everyone focusing on the baby’s gender. Although this book is short, it tackles many issues like misgendering, fixing mistakes with honesty and communication, and being a decent person.

Similar to, Julián is a Mermaid, this book centers around Julian and his friend Marisol as they have fun at a wedding. This book continues to challenge the gender binary while also adding some lesbian representation. And just like the previous title, there are lots of illustrations to help children expand on the narrative themselves. 

Statistics:Books Read: 8Pages Read: 1,128 pagesMoney Saved (total price of MSRP of the books I’ve read): $152.87

This first week of reading flew by fast! I’ve been slowly chipping away at some longer YA and Adult titles, which I will hopefully (fingers crossed) be able to wrap up next week.

Be sure to continue following along with me on my challenge on Instagram stories @bucksctylib. And don’t be a stranger; send me messages, answer polls, and leave some engaging comments!

-Zack F.

This press release was produced by the Bucks County Free Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.