Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

    Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

    by Rob Sanders

    Ages 4-102018
    Picture Book

    This biographical picture book tells the inspiring story of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States, and the creation of the iconic rainbow flag by Gilbert Baker. The book explores Milk's activism for LGBTQ+ rights in 1970s San Francisco and how the rainbow flag became a powerful symbol of pride, hope, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Through accessible storytelling, it introduces young readers to important themes of civil rights, standing up for equality, and the significance of symbols in social movements.

    2018Published
    Genres: Educational, Historical Fiction, Picture Books

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    Theme Presence Analysis

    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Frequent
    Social or Historical Topics
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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