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'Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag' by Rob Sanders

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, by Rob Sanders, is the first picture book about the making of the LGBTQ+ flag. It was just released to coincide with Harvey Milk's birthday and the 40th anniversary of the flag. It's perfect for kids in grades 1-3.

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