
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
by Rob Sanders
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.
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