Books for a pre-Pride celebration
You’re all geared up. You’ve got your best parade-walking shoes, your coolest tee, your most-comfortable shorts, and a rainbow flag to carry. You’re set for Pride, but before you go, try one of these
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Books for a pre-Pride celebration
You’re all geared up. You’ve got your best parade-walking shoes, your coolest tee, your most-comfortable shorts, and a rainbow flag to carry. You’re set for Pride, but before you go, try one of these great new books about LGBTQ life and history. After the parade, where will you end up? A place to ta
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