Reading is one of the most powerful ways to model inclusion and nurture empathy. HRC’s Welcoming Schools develop the Book of the Month series to create compassionate dialogue and elevate uplifting stories of authentic LGBTQ+ lives, building monthly engagement and momentum leading up to our National Day of Reading each February.
This month, we’re reading “Proud Dog” by Sharon Davey. “Proud Dog” is a delightful tale of love, adaptation, and the unbreakable bond of family. Dorothy, a loving dog with two wonderful dads, leads a life filled with fun. But everything changes when her dads bring home a new addition – a baby! Dorothy misses the calm days when it was just her and her dads. All it takes, though, is one sweet moment for Dorothy to realize that the baby might not be so bad after all. With new found love and understanding, Dorothy embraces the baby as her best little buddy and proudly parades her family’s excellent training to the world.
See the full list of highlighted books and their accompanying discussion guides in both English and Spanish at https://welcomingschools.org/resources/book-of-the-month.