{"product_id":"small-town-pride-9780063118782","title":"Small Town Pride","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom acclaimed author Phil Stamper (\u003cem\u003eThe Gravity of Us\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAs Far as You'll Take Me\u003c\/em\u003e) 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\u003cem\u003e Rick\u003c\/em\u003e by Alex Gino and \u003cem\u003eThe Best at It\u003c\/em\u003e by Maulik Pancholy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept Jake doesn't think that's a ridiculous idea. Why \u003cem\u003ecan't \u003c\/em\u003ethey 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut someone that cute couldn't possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn ALA Rainbow List Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Middle Grade and Children's Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Maine Student Book Award 2023-2024 Reading List Nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStamper, Phil:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Stamper \u003c\/strong\u003eis the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gravity of Us\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAs Far as You'll Take Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGolden Boys\u003c\/em\u003e, and other queer books for kids and teens. He currently works in author development for a major book publisher in New York City, where he lives with his husband and their dog. \u003cem\u003eSmall Town Pride\u003c\/em\u003e is his debut middle grade novel. Visit him at www.philstamper.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615012753682,"sku":"9780063118782","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f25e58f-6978-4bad-a112-2d9f433549cd.jpg?v=1732472124","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/small-town-pride-9780063118782","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}