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 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

Toby’s Place: drop-in for youth up to age 23 in Scarborough

The 519 Community Centre