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'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick

jessejane306's review

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hopeful informative
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

midsummerbri's review against another edition

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5.0

Just really sweet. Nice illustrations, cute rhymes, a bit of Pride history, celebrating the diverse community...what more could you want!? I get so happy every time I see LGBTQIA+ representation, ESPECIALLY in picture books. I would absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for an explanation of Pride at this reading level.

becandbooks's review

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4.0

A fantastic twist on a classic holiday story. 'Twas the Night Before Pride celebrates an even more important holiday, one that deserves to be recognised in importance and anticipated for the love and delight that it brings. Preparing for Pride should be just as thoughtful and colourful and anticipatory as this picture book portrays.

Note: Review copy received from NetGalley. This does not impact opinions within this review.

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kaileywicked's review

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inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

mlottermoser's review

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informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

maireador20's review

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informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

barbarella85's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted

5.0

marybethlovesbooks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

melissa_h's review

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5.0

This book was super, cute and informative.

missprint_'s review

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5.0

This was very good and well done. Some of the rhyming text got clunky since it's working to fit the cadence of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas but overall solid. Good artwork--very inclusive on all fronts--and neither the text nor pictures shy away from saying Pride started as a riot to protest mistreatment. Which is so valuable to see when Pride Month becomes increasingly corporate and disconnected from that moment.