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Mohrbooks Literary Agency
Sebastian Ritscher
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THE RAINBOW PARADE

Emily Neilson

A sweet and celebratory story of a girl's first time marching with her two moms at Pride.
One day in June, Emily takes the train into the city with her two moms to attend the Rainbow Parade. She loves how all the people marching are extra loud, extra proud, and extra colorful. But when her mama suggests they join the parade, Emily isn't so sure she belongs in the throng.

This joyful and affirming picture book about a family's first Pride parade, reminds all readers that sometimes pride takes practice and there's no "one way" to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Key selling points:
- Heather Has Two Mommies for a new generation: Queer parents are eager to find (and buy!) new, contemporary-looking picture books that show families like theirs and affirm their children's experiences.
- An intro that doesn't other: Because Emily has grown up in a queer family, it's only the Pride parade, not the LGBTQ+ community, that is a new experience.
- Based on a true story: Author-illustrator Emily Neilson was inspired to write THE RAINBOW PARADE by her own experiences attending Pride as a kid. There's a brief note about her family in the back of the book.

Emily Neilson is an author and illustrator. She a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. When not making books, she works at an animation studio in Portland, Oregon.
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Published 2022-05-31 by Dial Books for Young Readers

Comments

And what a spectacle it is! The cartoon illustrations capture the spirit of exhilaration and the details showing the creative styles of the entrants and spectators of this unique parade... This welcome addition to picture books for young children directly addresses the Pride parade and LGBTQ+ community and promotes the straightforward, positive message of recognition and acceptance.

[T]his picture book offers a delightfully dynamic child's-eye view of the festivities... Her moms' poignant, encouraging responses are just what she (and likely, many readers) needs to hear. Neilson employs simple, accessible language to deliver a buoyant tale that fleshes out the notion of Pride - an integral cultural concept within the LGBTQ+ community - by showing rather than telling... [P]itch-perfect visual pacing... An exploration of community and belonging that's highly recommended for all families and all bookshelves

Drawn from the author's own experiences, this is an encouraging and heartwarming introduction for young readers. Showcasing a broad range of racial diversity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, the book helps readers see and hear that Pride is for everyone. Thanks to simple language, purposeful layouts, and well-placed page turns, readers are whisked through the story with a vibrant energy... A must-have for all collections and a perfect peek into the Pride Parade for even the littlest readers.

Joy, love, and sacred tradition are shared across generations in Neilson's personal-feeling tribute to Pride... excitement is palpable... The creator's familiarity and fondness is clear in this title that represents the queer community's exuberant spectrum and honors Pride as a place for families, for community, and above all for connection.