Be Amazing: A History of Pride
Desmond Napoles
About this book
"Be Amazing: A History of Pride" by Desmond Napoles is a vibrant and engaging exploration of LGBTQIA+ history, framed through the lens of Pride celebrations. With a focus on themes of identity, resilience, and community, the book chronicles significant moments and figures in the fight for equality, encouraging readers to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate diversity. Its significance lies in its empowering message for young readers, fostering understanding and acceptance while highlighting the ongoing struggles for rights and recognition in the LGBTQIA+ movement.
Censorship history
In 2025, "Be Amazing: A History of Pride" by Desmond Napoles faced bans in various school districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. Notably, in states like Florida and Texas, local school boards received formal complaints from parent-teacher associations and conservative groups advocating for the removal of books they deemed inappropriate for young readers. These challenges often resulted in heated debates at school board meetings, leading to votes that upheld the bans in several districts, reflecting a growing trend of censorship targeting LGBTQIA+ literature in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+ |