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Hot Take
June is jubilant! Here are three reasons I’m jumping for joy this month.
Reason 1 — Metamorphosis
Yes, I’m literally talking about all the new butterflies floating around out there. At my local preschool, I got to watch some caterpillars make their transition to butterflies and it was truly inspiring. Here’s a fun finger play you can do with your kids about metamorphosis.
Reason 2 – Transitions
In June, we look forward to brighter days ahead.
In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is right around the corner. And there are graduations! Did you just start summer break? Maybe you got an award at the end of the school year, like I did!
This month, we also recognize Juneteenth—or, Jubilee Day—when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the whole United States. In June, we look forward to brighter days ahead.
Reason 3 – Pride
When I see the pride flag, I breathe a little sigh of relief and think my kid is safe here.
Jennifer Savage, Council Member, Missoula, Montana
The rainbow colors coming out in June really lift my spirits. Did you know that Missoula, Montana just made the Pride flag its official city flag?
Why? Because Pride is as much about relief as revelry. Sadly, I recently learned from the LGBTQ+ youth support organization, SMYAL, that bullying is on the rise.
Our LGBTQ+ kids have greater risk of stress, anxiety, and depression than their peers. As they grow, LGBTQ+ youth may face stigma, discrimination, family rejection, and other unequal challenges.
On the plus side, Pride promotes resilience. Every Pride flag contributes to coping. So this June—and throughout the year—let’s do our part to make all our kids feel seen, safe, and celebrated!
Give Your Input – What’s your favorite thing about June?
Featured Creators
This week we’re featuring Storytime Solidarity and *all* the authors and illustrators in their Pride Everyday book list. Compiled and written by Auntie Anne, this post is a labor of love and belonging.
Do also check out Auntie Anne’s emergency Rainbow Storytime.
We don’t always get to plan our programs. Sometimes we have to urgently pull them together. Here, Anne bravely makes these readings available after a hate group disrupted a local event. Thank you, Anne, for tirelessly giving kids access to the books they need to feel secure in the world. I am honored to call you my colleague in Solidarity!
Quote of the Week
It is time to amplify, uplift, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ and allied creators.
Auntie Anne
Let us sing.
Important Dates
-Attend a Sing, Rhyme, and Play Program with Ms. Christina-
◊ Ukulele Baby Lap Time at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Ages 0-2
- June 13, 20, and 27
- July 11, 18, and 25
- August 1
◊ Children’s Song and Story Time at the Georgetown Waterfront Park
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., All Ages
- June 26
- July 10, and 24
◊ Dinosaur Pajama Party at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Saturday—July 19—at 11 a.m., All Ages
Final Thoughts
We’re so glad you came! Until next time …
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