'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick

When I got the first draft with the end papers you had made, which show so many real LGBTQ+ people, I cried. I had this idea that maybe we could show real LGBTQ+ people in the book to increase the learning about who was actually involved. We have never met in person, me and Juana. Joanna: I wanted this to be as much of a collaboration of queer artists and creatives as possible.

What was it like to work together on this book? Joanna and Juana, this is the first book you have collaborated on. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions-and of all-inclusive love.

Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. a day that means “Together, we are strong!” This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion-and to the joys of anticipation-is also a comprehensive history. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself.ĭebut author Joanna McClintic and Pura Belpre Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions - and of all-inclusive love.Today we’re pleased to welcome Joanna McClintick and Juana Medina to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book ‘Twas the Night Before Pride, out since May 3, 2022! As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the parade with the newest member of the family. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on ''Twas the Night Before Christmas,' it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. Pride's a day that means 'Together, we are strong!'This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion - and to the joys of anticipation - is also a comprehensive history. A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective - honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.

'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick