, /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when book banning has surged, particularly targeting literature that champions diversity and inclusion, a new children's book, "The Rainbow Parade" (Sourcebooks), emerges as a beacon of hope and acceptance. Co-authored by Dr. , former Deputy Faith Advisor to , and , bestselling author and Advisory Board member of the Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center, and illustrated by , "The Rainbow Parade" is garnering significant praise from celebrities, organizations, and activists alike.
The story follows a child and their father as they celebrate the vibrant diversity of their local LGBTQIA+ community and extend support to a child struggling with self-acceptance, highlighting the book's core message of love and inclusion. "As we've seen anti-queer legislation and book bans on the rise, I wanted to help by writing something that would help foster open and honest conversations, and help kids to feel like they aren't alone," explained Jordan. "Families of all shapes and sizes, kids of every background, can find themselves reflected in these pages.
It's about fostering empathy, friendship, and pride in yourself, no matter who you are or where you come from." "The Rainbow Parade" has received an outpouring of support from notable figures, including , Whoopi Goldberg, and . These endorsements underline the book's potential to foster understanding and empathy.
With 20% of proceeds in perpetuity going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, "The Rainbow Parade".
