Pride Month 2024
In honour of Pride Month, YPT has compiled the following resources for families and classrooms to experience.
SHOWS
TVO Kids Pride Playlist
TVO Kids has a curated lineup of episodes from celebrated children’s series like Arthur, It’s My Party, 16 Hudson and Work It Out Wombats.
BOOKS
Toronto Public Library’s “Reading with Pride”
A curated list of books from the Toronto Public Library that speak to Gender Identity, 2SLGBTQ+ Families and History, and more.
Toronto Public Library’s YA LGBTQ+ book list
These YA (Young Adult) books are selected to reflect a cross-section of 2SLGBTQ+ experiences.
HISTORY
CBC Kids News Quiz
This CBC Kids News Quiz tests your knowledge of the origins of the Pride flag.
EVENTS
Toronto Public Library Pride Celebration
The TPL’s Pride Celebrations include events across Toronto and Rainbow Storytime.
Celebrate Pride at the Toronto Zoo, June 15
The Toronto Zoo welcomes everyone to join them as they celebrate PRIDE!
Youth Pride Durham, June 22
This free event champions acceptance through an afternoon of performances, music, dancing and other fun activities.
AIDS Candlelight Vigil, June 25
An open community event is held annually at the AIDS Memorial to remember, honour, and celebrate the people who have died of AIDS and to celebrate those who live with the virus.
Youth Pride – Toronto, June 29
The SOY Youth Advisory Committee are proud to bring back another year of youth excellence at the 2024 Youth Pride Stage.
GROUPS & HELPLINES
Supporting Our Youth, for LGBTQ2S youth 29 and under
LGBT Youthline: confidential, non-judgmental, informed peer support for LGBTQ2S youth
TDSB Gender Independent Groups