Emilio's First Pride
Written by Eric A. Curry
Emilio lives in a beautiful City by the Water, with a family and community who loves him.
His best friend is a little brown cat named Pequeñito.
Emilio always knew he was different.
But is being different a bad thing?
No, it is not!
As a matter of fact, being different makes you special.
And being special is why Emilio thinks it's so important to celebrate Pride.
Emilio’s First Pride is a must for any child's library. 5 stars! The narrative is simple enough for young audiences to grasp and introduces important concepts about celebrating queerness and embracing individuality.
Jen H.
Nonprofit Program Associate
This book is a great read for youth and serves as a positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community. The story has hardships, realizations, self-discovery, and a love for community. The book concludes with a Glossary of Queer terminology and definitions with easy language for youth to read.
Jill S.
Educator
Emilio's First Pride, like any good book, invites questions and discussions, and I hope that we as adults are ready to engage with our kids because they need that courage, honesty, and intellect from us so they can forge a path to a better future that none of us thought possible.
Duncan S.
Project Manager
As a non-binary trans person who is also a parent, Emilio's First Pride is dear and near to my heart. We all talk about books that we wish we had growing up. Yes, reading about someone like you is life-saving because it makes you feel validated and less alone. That being said, I would like to make a point that this book is also for non-queer/trans kids as much as it is for queer/trans kids.
Tsukuru F.
Entertainment Industry Consultant
I LOVE THE ARTWORK! I am a queer, SF-native who lived through many of the events in this book! The unique perspective that Emilio's First Pride brings to history we (should!) all know is downright genius. And no this book isn't just for the little ones! Bravo, Eric!
Shawn R.
Stay At Home Parent
This thoughtfully written children's book explores themes of LGBTQ+ representation and offers young readers an opportunity to see themselves and others reflected in its pages. The vibrant illustrations compliment the text beautifully, further enhancing the book's message and making it a visually appealing and thought-provoking read for children and adults alike.
Dara M.
Tourism Industry Professional
Author
Eric is a sixth generation San Franciscan and based Emilio's First Pride on true events from his childhood.
Eric owns a walking tour company, The Native Experience, and offers tours in the Mission, Castro, Haight & other neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Check out what he is currently up to at: www.ericcurryco.com
Dedication
Emilio's First Pride is dedicated to the memory of Ivory Nicole Smith. Ivory's untimely death at the beginning of 2023 was devastating to our circle of friends and the SF LGBTQ+ community.
You may recognize her as one of the models from the Know Our Place campaign, displayed in BART stations and other public places.
Ivory was also a program associate at the Trangender District and a member of the Trans Advisory Committee with San Francisco's Office of Transgender Initiatives.
She is greatly missed.
Emilio's First Pride also includes a glossary of helpful terms and prefixes like identity and expression.
I will happily replace your copy of Emilio's First Pride, free of charge, in the event of any damage caused in transport. Please email me: eric@ericcurryco.com
