Following the successful events as part of Pride in Trafford's Pride Inside, we continue our series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Anna Phylactic reads 'Sparkle Boy'' by Leslea Newman, available to buy from all good online retailers. Young Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is. Casey loves to play with his blocks, puzzles, and dump truck, but he also loves things that sparkle, shimmer, and glitter. When his older sister, Jessie, shows off her new shimmery skirt, Casey wants to wear a shimmery skirt too. When Jessie comes home from a party with glittery nails, Casey wants glittery nails too. And when Abuelita visits wearing an armful of sparkly bracelets, Casey gets one to wear, just like Jessie. The adults in Casey's life embrace his interests, but Jessie isn't so sure. Boys aren't supposed to wear sparkly, shimmery, glittery things. Then, when older boys at the library tease Casey for wearing "girl" things, Jessie realizes that Casey has the right to be himself and wear whatever he wants. Why can't both she and Casey love all things shimmery, glittery, and sparkly? Here is a sweet, heartwarming story about acceptance, respect, and the freedom to be yourself in a world where any gender expression should be celebrated. Sparkly things are for everyone to enjoy! Ideal for ages 5 - 8. Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts, Pride in Trafford and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. watersidearts.org/donate

Following the successful events as part of Pride in Trafford's Pride Inside, we continue our series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Anna Phylactic reads 'Billy & the Beast' by Nadia Shireen, available to buy from and all good online retailers. One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian From the author of Bumblebear, comes a new heroine for our times. Introducing: Billy! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble… a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast… He’s making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat’s friends! Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)…Join Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too). Ideal for ages 5 and upwards Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts, Pride in Trafford and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. watersidearts.org/donate

As part of the Pride Inside online micro-festival by Pride in Trafford, the third in a series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Liquorice reads 'A Little Bit Brave' by Nicola Kinnear, available to buy from and all good online retailers. Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up courage to look. A funny, reassuring picture book which shows that we're all a lot braver than we think. Ideal for ages 2-6 years. Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. www.prideintrafford.org.uk/donate

Following the successful events as part of Pride in Trafford's Pride Inside, we continue our series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Liquorice Black reads 'Dogs Don't Do Ballet' by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Oglivie, available to buy from and all good online retailers. Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. Ideal for ages 3 and upwards Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts, Pride in Trafford and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. watersidearts.org/donate

Following the successful events as part of Pride in Trafford's Pride Inside, we continue our series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Cheddar Gorgeous reads 'Prince Henry' by Olly Pike, available to buy from the Pop'n'Olly store https://www.popnolly.com and all good online retailers. It is time for Prince Henry to find someone to marry, or so his parents think. Join Henry in his fairytale kingdom where certain laws apply when it comes to choosing who you can spend your life with. A fairytale romance intended for young readers, 'Prince Henry' delivers a positive message of both love and equality. Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts, Pride in Trafford and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. watersidearts.org/donate

Following the successful events as part of Pride in Trafford's Pride Inside, we continue our series of story time readings by members of Family Gorgeous. Liquorice Black reads ‘Heather Has Two Mummies'' by Leslea Newman, illustrated by Laura Cornell is available to buy from all good online retailers. Celebrated author Lesléa Newman and bestselling illustrator Laura Cornell tell the story of a little girl called Heather. Heather’s favourite number is two – she has two arms, two legs, two pets and two lovely mummies. But when Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy – and Heather doesn't have a daddy! But then the class all draw portraits of their families, and not one single drawing is the same. Heather and her classmates realise, it doesn’t matter who makes up a family, the most important thing is that all the people in it love one another very much. Ideal for ages 5 - 7. Presented in partnership with Waterside Arts, Z-Arts, Pride in Trafford and Trafford Libraries. If you are able, donations are welcome for our 'pay it forward' campaign, providing tickets to NHS key workers and their families, many of whom have sacrificed quality family time and events like this during the Covid-19 crisis. watersidearts.org/donate