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 journeythrough the lives of fifty influential queer figures who have made a mark onevery century of human existence.RainbowRevolutionaries brings to lifethe vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world.Through Sarah Prager’s (Queer, There, and Everywhere) short, engagingbios, and Sarah Papworth’s bold, dynamic art, readers can delve into the livesof 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 acelebration of the many ways these heroes have made a difference and willinspire young readers to make a difference, too. Featuring an introduction,map, timeline, and glossary, this must-have biography collection is the perfectread during Pride month and all year round.Biographiesinclude:Adam Rippon, AlanL. Hart, Alan Turing, Albert Cashier, Alberto Santos-Dumont, Alexander theGreat, Al-Hakam II, Alvin Ailey, Bayard Rustin, Benjamin Banneker, Billie JeanKing, Chevalière d'Éon, Christina of Sweden, Christine Jorgensen, Cleve Jones,Ellen DeGeneres, Francisco Manicongo, Frida Kahlo, Frieda Belinfante, GeorginaBeyer, 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 SinghGohil, Marsha P. Johnson, Martine Rothblatt, Maryam Khatoon Molkara, NatalieClifford Barney, Navtej Johar, Nzinga, Pauli Murray, Renée Richards, RudolfNureyev, Sally Ride, Simon Nkoli, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, TshepoRicki Kgositau, Wen of Han, We’wha*A Junior Library Guild Selection*
