And as Jake and his friends try to find a way to bring Pride to Barton Springs, it seems suspicious that the mayor’s son, Brett, suddenly wants to spend time with Jake. Title: Small Town Pride Author: Phil Stamper Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books Publication date: Amazon Barnes and Noble Book Depository Goodreads StoryGraph Summary As the first openly gay kid at his school, Jake is just learning how to settle into his life. Small Town Pride Audio CD Unabridged, by Phil Stamper(Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars73 ratings Editors' pickBest Books Ages 9-12 See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Why can’t they hold a pride festival in Barton Springs? The problem is, Jake knows he’ll have to get approval from the town council, and the mayor won’t be on his side. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade.Įxcept Jake doesn’t think that’s a ridiculous idea. When Jake’s dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can’t be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio. Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school’s first openly gay kid. From acclaimed author Phil Stamper ( The Gravity of Us and As Far as You’ll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.
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