One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this groundbreaking, pop-culture-infused illustrated biography collection takes readers on an eye-opening journey
through the lives of fifty influential queer figures who have made a mark on
every century of human existence.Rainbow
Revolutionaries brings to life
the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world.
Through Sarah Prager’s (Queer, There, and Everywhere) short, engaging
bios, and Sarah Papworth’s bold, dynamic art, readers can delve into the lives
of Wen of Han, a Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people,
Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who’s helping engineer the robots of tomorrow,
and so many more!This book is a
celebration of the many ways these heroes have made a difference and will
inspire young readers to make a difference, too. Featuring an introduction,
map, timeline, and glossary, this must-have biography collection is the perfect
read during Pride month and all year round.Biographies
include:Adam Rippon, Alan
L. Hart, Alan Turing, Albert Cashier, Alberto Santos-Dumont, Alexander the
Great, Al-Hakam II, Alvin Ailey, Bayard Rustin, Benjamin Banneker, Billie Jean
King, Chevalière d'Éon, Christina of Sweden, Christine Jorgensen, Cleve Jones,
Ellen DeGeneres, Francisco Manicongo, Frida Kahlo, Frieda Belinfante, Georgina
Beyer, Gilbert Baker, Glenn Burke, Greta Garbo, Harvey Milk, James Baldwin,
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, José Sarria, Josephine Baker, Juana Inés de la Cruz,
Julie d'Aubigny, Lili Elbe, Ma Rainey, Magnus Hirschfeld, Manvendra Singh
Gohil, Marsha P. Johnson, Martine Rothblatt, Maryam Khatoon Molkara, Natalie
Clifford Barney, Navtej Johar, Nzinga, Pauli Murray, Renée Richards, Rudolf
Nureyev, Sally Ride, Simon Nkoli, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, Tshepo
Ricki Kgositau, Wen of Han, We’wha*A Junior Library Guild Selection*
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Sarah Prager is an activist, public speaker, and writer with a B.A. from Boston University and a Certificate of Communications from Emerson College. She is the founder and director of Quist, a free mobile app that aims to bring queer history to the world in an interesting and interactive way. Sarah came out as a lesbian at the age of fourteen and taught hers
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