Read Anywhere and on Any Device!

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Join today and start reading your favorite books for Free!

Create Free Account

Queer History A to Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism

Robin Stevenson

0/5 ( ratings)

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter , the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Young readers will be particularly interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the history of the first gay-straight alliance and the ongoing issue of banned children’s books in America. Author Robin Stevenson has won numerous awards, including a Stonewall Book Award Honor. She has carefully curated the key people, places and events in queer history across North America to offer a pitch-perfect compilation of individual stories that are accessible, interesting and inspiring. Queer History A to Z is a must-have resource for young readers, and a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about history, identity and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. With so many fascinating biographies and cultural history lessons throughout, it also makes an excellent general social studies resource. Eye-catching art by Vivian Rosas appears on every spread, capturing many of the iconic images of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Extensive back matter includes short biographies of LGBTQ+ activists, a timeline, a glossary, resources for kids, selected author’s sources and an index.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Hardcover

Release: May 07, 2024

ISBN 13: 9781525308352

Queer History A to Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism

Robin Stevenson

0/5 ( ratings)

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter , the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Young readers will be particularly interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the history of the first gay-straight alliance and the ongoing issue of banned children’s books in America. Author Robin Stevenson has won numerous awards, including a Stonewall Book Award Honor. She has carefully curated the key people, places and events in queer history across North America to offer a pitch-perfect compilation of individual stories that are accessible, interesting and inspiring. Queer History A to Z is a must-have resource for young readers, and a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about history, identity and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. With so many fascinating biographies and cultural history lessons throughout, it also makes an excellent general social studies resource. Eye-catching art by Vivian Rosas appears on every spread, capturing many of the iconic images of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Extensive back matter includes short biographies of LGBTQ+ activists, a timeline, a glossary, resources for kids, selected author’s sources and an index.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Hardcover

Release: May 07, 2024

ISBN 13: 9781525308352

More books from Robin Stevenson

Pride Puppy!

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Pride Colors

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Blood on the Beach

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community

4.1/5 ( ratings)

The Summer We Saved the Bees

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Attitude

3.4/5 ( ratings)

A Thousand Shades of Blue

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Record Breaker

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Kid Innovators: True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers (Kid Legends Book 7)

Kid Trailblazers : True Tales of Childhood from Changemakers and Leaders

4.5/5 ( ratings)

When You Get the Chance

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Kid Musicians: True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars (Kid Legends)

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Kid Activists

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Dead in the Water

4.5/5 ( ratings)

My Body My Choice: The Fight for Abortion Rights

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Ben's Robot (Orca Echoes)

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Impossible Things

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Under Threat

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Escape Velocity

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Rate this book!

Write a review?