SPARKLE BOY is a sweet & impactful #picturebook that warmed my heart and a story I had to share! Written by author Lesléa Newman & illustrated by madoucepatrie SPARKLE BOY shares the message that EVERYONE deserves to shine and sparkle in any way they choose! A social justice #kidlit story that teaches compassion & acceptance and is the perfect example of what diversity & inclusion can look like in picture books! #parents #teachers #librarians & #bookstores this is a must story! Published by leeandlow and borrowed from the saclib ❤️📚 SPARKLE BOY has been included in lists of banned & challenged books, another reason to #read & celebrate this meaningful #socialjustice #socialjusticebooks #diversityandinclusion #librarybooks #literacyandjusticeforall #literacyadvocate #lgbtq #pridebooks #diversebooksforkids #sparkleboy #etraintalks #kindness #readbannedbooks #podcast #booktube #nonprofit #teenleadership #storytime #readaloud #picturebooks #boyswearpink #banned #kellyokesearch