Shoppers and neighbours are already excited: Tucker Pride will unveil its Community Activity and Coloring Book at a release party on Sept. 13, showcasing art by local youth, hopeful LGBTQ+ imagery, and puzzles meant to foster belonging , here's what to know, why it matters, and how to join the fun.

Essential Takeaways

  • Release date and time: The book debuts Sept. 13 from 2–5pm at Infinite Realities, with button-making and an art auction.
  • Local artwork: Pages were illustrated by Tucker youth and include city parks, landmarks, and reflection activities that feel warm and accessible.
  • Community-funded: Organisers raised $6,603 of a $7,500 goal, with Infinite Realities, Lamar Law Office and The Corner Cup as top sponsors.
  • Youth-focused events: Copies will also be available at an LGBTQ+ Youth Game Day on Sept. 20, 1–4pm, at Infinite Realities.
  • How to participate: The release is black-tie optional; registration to walk with Tucker Pride in the Atlanta parade closes Aug. 31.

Why a colouring book matters: quiet joy, loud purpose

There’s something quietly joyful about a colouring book that doubles as a community statement , the pages are tactile, calming and deliberately inclusive. Tucker Pride’s project mixes playful activities with reflective prompts so kids and adults can both engage; readers should expect warm, positive imagery rather than didactic messaging. According to organisers, the intent was to create a resource that signals welcome and belonging across Tucker, which matters at a time when visible, local support can feel both symbolic and practical.

How the community made it happen: grassroots funding and local sponsors

This wasn’t a big corporate push , it’s grassroots. Tucker Pride raised the majority of its $7,500 target, landing at $6,603, and brought in local businesses as anchor sponsors. Infinite Realities, a comics and gaming store, signed on as the anchor sponsor and will host the release, while Lamar Law Office and The Corner Cup joined as top-tier backers. That local financial mix helped keep the book community-driven and rooted in places residents already know.

What’s inside: art, puzzles, landmarks and prompts for reflection

Expect a mix of bright pages and quieter spaces. The book features youth-submitted artwork, depictions of local parks and landmarks, interactive puzzles and reflection activities aimed at kindness and connection. Designers say the activities were chosen to be inclusive and age-appropriate, so families can colour together or hand a copy to an older child who wants something thoughtful to work through. It’s the sort of tactile item that invites conversation without pressure.

Events to see and join: launch party, game day and parade plans

If you want to be part of the moment, mark your diary. Infinite Realities will host the release on Sept. 13 from 2–5pm, with a button-making station using art from the book and an auction of original contributions. Dress code is black-tie optional, though most attendees will probably keep it relaxed. The following week, Sept. 20, the book will be available during a LGBTQ+ Youth Game Day at Infinite Realities from 1–4pm. Later community events include Stand Up for Pride on Sept. 26 at Mama Debbie’s and the Atlanta Pride parade on Oct. 11; Tucker Pride’s parade registration closes Aug. 31.

Picking up a copy and supporting youth arts: simple ways to help

You don’t need to be at the launch to support the project. Drop by Infinite Realities during the listed events, consider bidding on a piece in the auction, or follow Tucker Pride’s calendar for more youth-focused activities. For parents, a practical tip: pick a thicker paper version if available or place a backing sheet behind pages for markers to prevent bleed-through. And if you’re bringing kids, the button station is an easy, quick craft that gives them something to take home besides the book.

It's a small, homemade-feeling project with a neat ripple effect , the kind of local initiative that makes a town feel more neighbourly.

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