Small Town Pride

by Phil Stamper

Book Overview

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.

Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can't be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio.

When Jake's dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade.

Except Jake doesn't think that's a ridiculous idea. Why can't they hold a pride festival in Barton Springs? The problem is, Jake knows he'll have to get approval from the town council, and the mayor won't be on his side. And as Jake and his friends try to find a way to bring Pride to Barton Springs, it seems suspicious that the mayor's son, Brett, suddenly wants to spend time with Jake.

But someone that cute couldn't possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he?

AN ALA RAINBOW LIST PICK!

SMALL TOWN PRIDE is a 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Middle Grade and Children's Book!

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2022!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063118785
• ISBN13: 9780063118782
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Middle Grade

This is a Middle Grade book with a Wonderful message. I really enjoyed it and loved this book so much. I love the characters in this book. I loved the parents of the main character in this book, and I loved how much they support him. Great Read with more than one message hidden inside. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.