Yes, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Is Banned!
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Sanders connects the history of the rainbow flag to the broader struggle for equality in language young children can understand.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag banned?
Yes, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders has been banned or challenged in 6 documented instances across 5 states in the United States, including Florida, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag banned?
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: LGBTQ+ Themes. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag banned?
As of 2025, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag has been banned or challenged in Florida, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. Notable bans include The School District of Palm Beach County (2022), Duval County Public Schools (2022), Bonneville Joint School District No 93 (2022).