CHICAGO, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In a time when book banning has surged,
particularly targeting literature that champions diversity and
inclusion, a new children's book, "The Rainbow Parade"
(Sourcebooks), emerges as a beacon of hope and acceptance.
Co-authored by Dr. Rick Hendrix,
former Deputy Faith Advisor to Hillary
Clinton, and Shane Jordan,
bestselling author and Advisory Board member of the Stonewall
National Monument Visitors Center, and illustrated by Jieting Chen, "The Rainbow Parade" is garnering
significant praise from celebrities, organizations, and activists
alike.
The story follows a child and their father as they celebrate the
vibrant diversity of their local LGBTQIA+ community and extend
support to a child struggling with self-acceptance, highlighting
the book's core message of love and inclusion.
"As we've seen anti-queer legislation and book bans on the rise,
I wanted to help by writing something that would help foster open
and honest conversations, and help kids to feel like they aren't
alone," explained Jordan. "Families of all shapes and sizes, kids
of every background, can find themselves reflected in these pages.
It's about fostering empathy, friendship, and pride in yourself, no
matter who you are or where you come from."
"The Rainbow Parade" has received an outpouring of support from
notable figures, including Elton
John, Whoopi Goldberg, David
Burke and Neil Patrick
Harris. These endorsements underline the book's potential to
foster understanding and empathy.
With 20% of proceeds in perpetuity going to the Elton John AIDS
Foundation, "The Rainbow Parade" is not just a story but a
commitment to advocacy and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
"The Rainbow Parade" is available now, promising to inspire
children and adults alike to embrace their true colors and
celebrate the rich diversity that makes our world beautiful.
For more information, visit
https://srcbks.com/therainbowparade and join the conversation
using #therainbowparade.
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