Gilbert Baker always knew he wanted a life full of color and sparkle. In his small, gray, flat Kansas hometown, he helped his grandma sew and created his own art whenever he could. It wasn't easy; life tried over and over again to make Gilbert conform. But his sparkle always shone through. He dreamed of someday going somewhere as vibrant and colorful as he was.
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco during the day rights movement of the 1970s, Gilbert's story unfolds just like the flag he created: in a riot of color, joy, and pride.
Includes a Reader Note thta provides more in-depth historical context and further exploration of Gilbert's life.
Language
English
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Magination Press
Release
June 04, 2018
ISBN
1433829029
ISBN 13
9781433829024
Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag
Gilbert Baker always knew he wanted a life full of color and sparkle. In his small, gray, flat Kansas hometown, he helped his grandma sew and created his own art whenever he could. It wasn't easy; life tried over and over again to make Gilbert conform. But his sparkle always shone through. He dreamed of someday going somewhere as vibrant and colorful as he was.
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco during the day rights movement of the 1970s, Gilbert's story unfolds just like the flag he created: in a riot of color, joy, and pride.
Includes a Reader Note thta provides more in-depth historical context and further exploration of Gilbert's life.