Geared toward preschool and school-age children, the book includes a four-page reading guide that describes the historical or cultural significance of each scene. In other spreads, marchers carry banners and signs reading 'Love Not Hate' and 'Proud Parent,' or people ride on elaborate floats followed by cheerleaders and marching bands. The book, out this month, aims to teach children respect and understanding of LGBT people and families by showcasing a pride parade of facts on its pages.Įach vibrant spread of 'This Day in June' illustrates part of a parade tied to an event or group pivotal to LGBT history or culture, such as one featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a satirical order of LGBT 'nuns' who promote human rights and respect for diversity. Hundreds of towns and cities host gay pride celebrations each June, but do most people know the history of why they are held this month? The timing honors the June 1969 Stonewall riots, when the New York City police raided a gay bar in Greenwich Village, the Stonewall Inn, and the patrons resisted arrest and fought back over three days.Īnswering that and many more questions about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender history and culture is 'This Day in June,' a whimsical new children's book from APA's children's imprint Magination Press.