Pride and Joy

Written by Frank J. Sileo and Kate Lum-Potvin

A sister's bake sale faces a bully, testing her allyship and courage.

4.2 Goodreads · 97 ratings

48 pages· ~580L

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Bookroo's summary

Joy adores her brother Noah, the best skateboarder and cookie baker. When he's bullied for being gay, Joy, with her friend Elliott, bakes 'Pride and Joy' cookies to support the LGBTQIA+ center. But when a bully threatens their bake sale, Joy learns that true allyship requires more than actions—it demands words. Can Joy find her voice and stand up for what's right? This heartwarming tale of courage and inclusion invites young readers to explore the power of allyship and the importance of standing up for others.

From the publisher

Joy loves her big brother, Noah. He’s the best brother, skateboarder and cookie baker there is! So, when Noah is teased for being gay, Joy wants to help. But how? Joy decides to become an ally - someone who supports others through their words and actions. With her best friend, Elliott, Joy takes action, baking ‘Pride and Joy’ cookies to raise money for the local LGBTQIA+ center. But when the bully tries to put an end to the bake sale, Joy learns that being an ally means using your words, too. Written by an award-winning author team, and with charming illustrations throughout, Pride and Joy introduces children to LGBTQIA+ allyship and teaches them the value of inclusion and courage. Featuring a reading guide for adults and questions for discussion, this beautiful, uplifting picture book is a must-have for every young ally.

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