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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*

*Updated and Expanded*The star-reviewed LGBTQ+ history book for young adults—now updated and expanded with 3 new profiles and a new foreword! Perfect for fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG. World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals—and you’ve likely never heard of many of them.Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 27 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing gender-ambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that encompasses every culture, in every era.By turns hilarious and inspiring, the beautifully illustrated Queer, There, and Everywhere is for anyone who wants the real story of the queer rights movement.A Junior Library Guild Selection * A New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens

Kind Like Marsha celebrates 14 amazing and inspirational LGBTQ+ people throughout history. Fan favorites like Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Audre Lorde are joined by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, and more in this striking collection. With a focus on a positive personality attribute of each of the historical figures, readers will be encouraged to be brave like the Ugandan activist fighting for LGBTQ+ rights against all odds and to be kind like Marsha P. Johnson who took care of her trans community on the New York City streets.