Literacy helping teacher Andrea MacInnes recommends Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall to celebrate Pride Month.
I recommend Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall because it explores the idea of being true to oneself.
The story follows Red, a crayon wrapped in a red label who faces a persistent problem—everything he colours comes out blue. Despite advice and encouragement from his mother, grandparents, all the other colours and art supplies, nothing seems to help. It’s only through the help of a friend who truly sees him that Red comes to an important realization: he isn’t actually a red crayon at all. He’s blue.
This playful story can be read at all grade levels and be used to explore each student’s special skills, strengths and uniqueness. During Pride Month, it can be used to discuss the topics of inclusion, identity and expression.
Red: A Crayon’s Story is available in SD42 libraries.
- Continue your learning with the Pride Month Virtual Classroom (click the images to browse).
