A finalist for the 2020 Colorado Book Awards, Bird Parade is a dark, coming of age story about two young boys and a gun. Set in rural Colorado, the story exposes a somber world wherein notions of strength and maturity are deeply intertwined with the mystique of firearms and family legend. The young narrator's eagerness to grow up - to complete a rite of passage - compels him towards actions that ultimately shatter his innocence. Recommended for ages 11 and up.