PRIDE Month
June is National PRIDE Month

Curriculum Materials Center
David & Lorraine Cheng Library
Willam Paterson University
Harvey Milk, a politician, designed the rainbow flag as a symbol for the 1978 PRIDE march in San Francisco. He was later assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by a disgruntled former supervisor on November 23, 1978.
Bill Clinton was the first President to officially recognize PRIDE month in 1999 and 2000.
Online Education Resources for Lesson Plans in the K-12 Classroom.
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. traces the life f the Gay Pride lag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker. by Rob Sanders Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights Police raid son gay bars in 1969 happened regularly but one hot June night the raid became a riot. By Ann Bausum Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | The 57 BusIf It weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were teens but they inhabited different worlds one incident would change their lives forever. By Dashka Slater Click on the book image for library catalog entry. |
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.
by Rob Sanders
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Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights
By Ann Bausum
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Red: A Crayon's Story Red's factory-supplied label clearly says that he is red, but despite his teacher's best efforts, fellow crayons and art supplies, and his family members. Red cannot seem to do anything right until a friend offers a new perspective. by Michael Hall Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | Julian is a Mermaid Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up, when he gets home he daydreams of the magic he's seen and thinks about dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume. by Jessica Love Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | When Aidan became a brother Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby. by Kyle Luckoff Click on the book image for library catalog entry. |
Red: A Crayon's Story
by Michael Hall
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Julian is a Mermaid
by Jessica Love
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the Black Flamingo Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, Michael explores the layers of identity that make us who we are until he finds where he belongs. by Dean Atta Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the world. Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed in a tornado, and in the aftermath of the storm, she begins t develop feelings for another girl at school. by Ashley Herring Blake Click on the book image for library catalog entry. | Like A Love Story It's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens the world is changing. Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won't break Judy's heart and destroy their friendship as he finds himself in love with Art. by Nazemian Click on the book image for library catalog entry. |
the Black Flamingo
by Dean Atta
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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the world.
by Ashley Herring Blake
Click on the book image for library catalog entry.