Coming mid-Summer 2024:
Emilio's First Pride
Written by Eric A. Curry
Illustrated by Ali Bueno
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.
Author
Eric grew up in San Francisco 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
Illustrator
Ali Bueno is a San Francisco local who grew up in Texas. They have been drawing their entire life with mediums ranging from watercolors to digital animation.
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 is a story based on true events with beautiful illustrations. This children's book also includes a glossary of helpful terms like identity and expression.
Other Details
Printed board books are estimated to begin shipping out by July 15, 2024.
You will be notified and kept updated via email.
Use coupon code SAN FRANCISCO for free shipping in the City & County of San Francisco!
I will happily refund your preorder, up until the time of production, and minus processing fees, if you decide you don't want a copy of Emilio's First Pride anymore.
