A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade. 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. He currently works in author development for a major book publisher in New York City, where he lives with his husband and their dog. Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school’s first openly gay kid. Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us, As Far as You’ll Take Me, Golden Boys, and other queer books for kids and teens. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy. Book:įrom 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. 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.Book Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper is available to download free in pdf epub format. 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. 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. Small Town Pride Description: 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.

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.

Small town pride by phil stamper