The nephew didn't have much reaction to this book really.more My niece thought the rainbows were pretty. It is a great introduction story for kids. People can stand up for themselves and help to change minds of fellow people. I didn't know the beginnings of the flag. They showed the flags waving after his death.
The movie Milk was a great movie and they did not really show the introduction of the flag, which is a little strange. He encouraged the creation of the Pride flag by Gilbert Baker as a symbol of pride and hope. Harvey helped create hope for people who felt different in this country and who people thought it was ok to treat less than human. It's a This is an introduction Harvey Milk and the Pride flag. This is an introduction Harvey Milk and the Pride flag. Count this in when diversifying your classroom library and be ready to share the message that love is love is love is love is love.more
"But there are protests and marches!" Yes, and what an excellent way to show children how they can exercise their First Amendment rights, be the cause for change, and to stand up when something is not fair. This book acknowledges there are LGBTQ people in the world who just want to love the people they love, sharing equal rights with heterosexual people. And how wonderful that kids can learn about people who are undoubtedly in their communities, neighborhoods, classrooms, circle of friends, and families. "But it talks about gay people!" Yup! It sure does. They can know about this hate motivated crime, too. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination as a hate crime. "But this book talks about assassination!" And kids know all about Dr. No doubt there will be adults who wonder if this topic is "appropriate" for children. "Bu While a more in depth biography of Harvey Milk is needed, this PB, focusing on the story behind the rainbow flag, which is representative of the LGBTQ community and movement for equal rights, is important to tell.
While a more in depth biography of Harvey Milk is needed, this PB, focusing on the story behind the rainbow flag, which is representative of the LGBTQ community and movement for equal rights, is important to tell.