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From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium
The perfect coffee table book, this collection celebrates the aspects of pop culture and community that have influenced contemporary gay life. The book features historical moments, iconic people and funny inside jokes. Curated by activist and comedian Justin Sayre who has been recognized as one of L.A.’s most talented LGBTQ+ comics.
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Rainbow Colorful Heart Neon Sign
Let your true colors shine with this rainbow LED light sign. Perfect for Pride entertaining, this sign comes with a dimmer as well as a mounting kit. It also has a hanging chain, making it easy to install in your home.
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Classic Gift Idea
Pride Rosé Garden
You know what's not welcome? Dirty feet! Made from natural coir mat, it's durable, so you can keep it out all summer (and beyond!). Not only is it a great gift, but 25% of the purchase price will directly benefit The Trevor Project.
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For fans of "rainbow adjacent" items, this sports bra whispers, "I might be queer, but I'm just going to chill." Offered in sizes from XS to 4X, the garment has a deep neckline and wideband.
Venerable queer-owned clothing company TomboyX is a certified B-Corp, meaning it's required to meet and maintain high sustainability standards, among other requirements.
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A Little Something
PRIDE Fidget Balls
For that nervous queer friend of yours (or perhaps for yourself!), this stress relief fidget toy is perfect for tucking into your pocket. Available in a variety of pride color combinations including asexual, bisexual, transgender and rainbow Pride colors.
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Non-Binary Pride Dragon Racerback Tank
Be proud of living outside the binary with this nonbinary dragon shirt. Available in a wide range of sizes and colors, this adorable-yet-fierce dragon shirt is ideal for showing your pride (and your arms) at steamy Pride festival events.
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Rainbow Frog Stuffed Animal
Who doesn’t love a stuffed animal? A sweet gift for all ages, this rainbow frog with a “hoppy PRIDE” shirt is sure to brighten anyone’s day. For every Pride collection purchase, Build-A-Bear donates $1 to support organizations committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Great For Pet Lovers
Rainbow Pride Dog Stickers
For the gay dog lover in your life, treat them to an adorable rainbow version of their favorite breed or breeds! These stickers are original art from a small queer owned business, and are perfect for your water bottle, laptop, or car. The stickers are a great little “I was thinking about you” gift to give to your favorite queer dog lovers this Pride.
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Must-Read
When Brooklyn Was Queer: A History by Hugh Ryan
Dive into the previously untold real queer history of Brooklyn in this engaging and accessible book. Beginning in the 1850s, Ryan explores the way the LGBTQ+ community helped build the Brooklyn that we know today. From Walt Whitman to queer women working at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in WWII, this book shows a history of our community most don’t know exists.
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Trans Joy is Resistance Shirt
Support a small trans-owned business while sharing an important message about the importance of trans joy. Featuring an uplifting sketched design that is more relevant now than ever. This shirt is perfect for showing solidarity with the trans community during Pride and all year long. Shirts are available in sizes XS-4XL.
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A Gift For Yourself
My Queer Year Guided Journal
Whether you just came out, or have been out for decades, this guided journal will help you plan your best queer year ever. It includes guided prompts to help you think about identity and community. It also includes sidebars with information about queer culture. The planner is divided into 12 undated months, so you can start using it anytime.
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"Boys Do Cry" Risograph Print
Let's support emotional vulnerability! This 8×10 print is produced by a small queer and trans owned business, and will get us all thinking — and feeling.
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Fun Activity
The Queer Tarot: An Inclusive Deck and Guidebook
For anyone curious about tarot, this bold and bright deck reimagines the classic figures for a queer world, showcasing a wide range of gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Full of queer iconography, this set features 78 full-color illustrated tarot cards, a keepsake box, and a guidebook to help with interpretation.
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This updated version of Kate Bornstein’s iconic My Gender Workbook is a fun take on gender theory and encourages self exploration. All of us have a gender identity, and this interactive book provides activities and tools to help you think about what gender means in your own life. A great gift for anyone in your life who is interested in gender, or who is questioning their identity.
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Customize It
Customizable Pronoun Earrings
Share your pronouns with the world with these bright and playful customizable pronoun earrings. Select what two pronouns you would like including they/them, ze/hir, she/her, he/him or any other pronouns you identify with.
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My Pronouns Are...Bowtie
Have a friend who wants to flag pronouns in a dapper way? These bowties are made by a QPOC business with 100% cotton. The bran says each bowtie is handmade, and can be dressed up or down to compliment any outfit.
Drag is a beautiful artistic expression and yet it’s under attack across the country. Share your love of drag performers and stand up for drag and drag artists while gifting this celebratory mug.
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For all the pups
I Woof For Equality Dog Bandana
Make every dog walk in June a PRIDE parade with your dog! Wearing this is sure to start conversations, and all the dog parents at the park will know that your dog is an ally.
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Great For Kids
The ABCs of Queer History
Teach your or your friends' kids the history of Pride. In this board book, P is for Pride and this alphabet book takes your young learns from Ancestors and Belonging to Love and Stonewall.

Sassafras Patterdale (ze/hir) is an award-winning author and freelance writer. Sassafras’ work has been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association, and the Lambda Literary Foundation, to the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association. Sassafras’ work has been published widely, and ze is the author of twelve books. Follow Sassafras @SassafrasPatterdale and at SassafrasPatterdale.com.
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