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The Rainbow Parade is a beautiful book to help a child navigate their own personal journey." --
Kristin Chenoweth
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The Rainbow Parade is as much for adults as it is for kids. It's a warmly written and beautifully illustrated reminder that all people deserve to be safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved." --
Brian K. Bond, Executive Director, PFLAG National
"A beautiful story about self-acceptance, love, and having the space to be heard." --
Whoopi Goldberg
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The Rainbow Parade is the type of children's book we need now: one that encourages children to be themselves and embrace others who let their true colors show." --
Brooke Sopelsa, NBC Out
"A warm and colorful journey of what it means to truly love yourself." --
Elton John
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The Rainbow Parade is a love letter to pride and acceptance for all gender identities and sexual orientations. A must-read for everyone." --
Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD
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The Rainbow Parade will let kids know their stories and their friends' stories are a beautiful part of the fabric of humanity. That's something every child deserves." --
Kelley Robinson, President, Human Rights Campaign
"Engaging and bright" --
Kirkus Reviews
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The Rainbow Parade is such an important book. We have to give children the space to be heard when they have questions and especially when they need help." --
Paris Hilton
"Filled with color and joy,
The Rainbow Parade is something to share with any child or even someone who just needs to know they can be proud of who they are." --
David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris
"A thoughtful and accessible approach to teach kids that PRIDE is a joyous and colorful gift." --
Kelly Osbourne
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The Rainbow Parade is a beautiful and kind message about loving who you are and accepting others for who they are. These stories will help generations to come embrace diversity and uniqueness and give so many children and their families the gift of feeling seen and heard." --
Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer, Elton John AIDS Foundation
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The Rainbow Parade is filled with warmth, beauty, and most importantly, a message of Pride for who you are and who you love. An important message and read for children, allies, and anyone who needs a reminder of our shared humanity." --
Chelsea Clinton
"The Rainbow Parade gives young readers the permission to be exactly who they are--a message that is needed now as much as ever. Heartwarming, and a true lesson on accepting ourselves and those around us, this story belongs on family bookshelves for generations to come." --
The Trevor Project
"What a beautiful and inspiring book about inclusivity and finding and sharing your inner rainbow." --
Cheyenne Jackson
"This book reminds us that we are all rainbows, even on our darkest days, and that somewhere over the rainbow is a place within us. " --
Alexander Roque, Ali Forney Center
"Loving who you are and being your true authentic self can be a scary thing, but knowing you aren't alone is half the battle and
The Rainbow Parade shines a beautiful light on that." --
Tom Daley, Olympic Gold Medalist
"What an awesome book! Something the world needs right now! A book to teach love and acceptance and equality!" --
Trinity The Tuck, Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
"Every vibrant, colorful page of The
Rainbow Parade will help make all of our children feel seen, heard, and loved for who they are. This book offers a vital, timely message for kids and adults alike about the importance of embracing diversity and taking pride -- because the beauty is in the mix!" --
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
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The Rainbow Parade is a must-read for fostering a world where every child's voice is cherished and valued." --
Congressman Eric Swalwell
"A beautiful, heartwarming story that reminds us to live every day with pride." --
New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy
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The Rainbow Parade is beautifully drawn and written. This book could not come at a more important time, and will help children explore themes of love, difference, and pride." --
Deborah Archer, President of the ACLU
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The Rainbow Parade is a story that awakens the love, kindness, acceptance, and beauty that lies within each of us." --
Billie Jean King
"An inspiring celebration of family, community, and our unique identities that teaches children about the power of unity and acceptance." --
J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois