{"product_id":"small-town-pride-by-phil-stamper-1","title":"Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can't be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio. 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. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcept Jake doesn't think that's a ridiculous idea. 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. 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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut someone that cute couldn't possibly be in league with his mayoral mother, could he?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for readers aged 8+ Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback \/ 288 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookish Type","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849828499671,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0891\/0933\/files\/9780063118799.jpg?v=1686923858","url":"https:\/\/thebookishtype.pro\/products\/small-town-pride-by-phil-stamper-1","provider":"The Bookish Type","version":"1.0","type":"link"}