Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate. A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in, lived lives according to their own ideals, and their partners, friends, and allies, the poetry in this book provides great read-aloud potential sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
Beloved children’s book author Rob Sanders makes the lives of the most prominent LGBTQ+ heroes jump off of the page through his beautiful poems and detailed biographies. This title includes a glossary as well as a description of each poetry style, making it an ideal choice for home and classroom.
Ages 6 to 9.
Contents
Introduction
Out and Proud
Phyllis and Del Published a Magazine
José Ran for Office
Bayard Planned a March
Ernestine Walked in a Picket Line
Stormé Protected Her Community
Marsha P. Johnson Started an Uprising
Michael and Jack Said “I Do”
Harvey Organized Voters
Gilbert Designed a Flag
Cleve Created a Quilt
Pauline Worked for Equality
Richard Read a Poem
Jeff and Aditi Lit a Rainbow
Pete Ran for President
Glossary
A Word About Pronouns
About the Poems
Author’s Note
Additional Reading
"Woodgate’s bold and realistic full-color illustrations skillfully convey people, places, and times while reflecting the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the LGBTQ+ community...An acutely distilled and vibrant compilation of LGBTQ+ heroes." —Kirkus Reviews
"...intersectionality develops into a strong secondary theme as racial as well as identity prejudice gets frequent mention in the poems and in the biographical notes that accompany each...the tone overall is positive and, appropropriately enough, proud." —Booklist
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