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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*

Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion.Get your head in the game with one of the greatest athletes ofall time, Serena Williams.A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directlyinto the lives of modern society's most influential figures.With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelinesand fun facts.Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A Life StoryStephen Hawking:A Life StoryAlan Turing: A Life StoryRosalindFranklin: A Life StoryDavid Attenborough: A Life Story

David Attenborough: explorer, broadcaster, natural historian.Explore the beauty of the world we inhabit with national treasure,David Attenborough.A Life Story: This gripping series throws thereader directly into the lives of modern society's most influentialfigures. With striking black-and-white illustration along withtimelines and never-heard-before facts.Also in A LIFE STORY series: Alan Turing Andy MurrayCaptain Tom MooreEmma RaducanuKamala HarrisKatherine Johnson Queen ElizabethRosalind Franklin Serena Williams Stephen Hawking Tom Daley

"Informative, funny and interesting. It is filledwith fun facts about Queen Elizabeth's life and the monarchy"says Mia, The Week Junior's Summer of Reading 2023Queen Elizabeth II: steadfast, constant, dutiful.Read all about the life of Queen Elizabeth II,the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.From her childhood years in London, to trainingas a mechanic in the Second World War and becomingqueen at 25, learn lesser-known facts aboutthis true icon. Celebrate the queen's life in her platinum jubilee year - 70years on the throne in 2022Find out about the queen's secret handbag signals!Updated with extra content celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's lifeand legacy.  About the series:A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader directlyinto the lives of modern society's most influential figures. Filledwith striking black-and-white illustrations.Other books in the series include: David AttenboroughTom DaleyRosalind FranklinKamala HarrisStephen HawkingKatherine JohnsonCaptain Tom MooreAndy MurrayEmma RaducanuKing Charles IIIWilliam and CatherineAlan TuringSerena Williams

Read all about William and Catherine, the Prince andPrincess of Wales.Discover the life stories of the royal couple who one day hopeto change the monarchy for the better with this beautifully illustratedbook.Packed full of lesser-known facts and exciting storiesabout the future king and queen, this book is the perfectway to explore the iconic couple's shared history.This book is jam-packed with information, fromhow they met at St Andrew's University to William's time in themilitary, all the way to becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridgeand their work as activists. Navigate royal life with the future king and queen Includes striking black-and-white illustrations throughoutA Life Story: this gripping series throws thereader directly into the lives of modern society’s most influentialfigures. Collect them all!

King Charles III: environmental activist, monarch andhead of the Commonwealth.Read all about the life of King Charles III,from his early days at boarding school and watching his mother becomequeen to his dedicated work as an environmental activistand becoming king himself, this book will take youon a royal tour through King Charles III's life.Celebrate the king's coronation and the beginningof his reign with this book that shines a light on the wonderfulachievements that form King Charles III's legacy.Did you know that Charles has a frog named after him? Or thathe's a qualified pilot and diver? How about that Charles is an accomplishedartist? Find out everything there is to know about GreatBritain's newest king with this remarkable history book.A Life Story: With striking black and white illustrations,this gripping series throws the reader directly intothe lives of modern society's most influential figures.Also in the series: Queen Elizabeth II: A Life StoryKatherine Johnson: A Life StoryStephen Hawking: A Life StoryAlan Turing: A Life StoryRosalind Franklin: A Life StorySerena Williams: A Life StoryKamala Harris: A Life StoryDavid Attenborough: A Life StoryEmma Raducanu: A Life StoryCaptain Tom Moore: A Life Story

Behind every great woman… is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which together show the indomitable strength of womankind.From ground-breaking scientist Marie Curie to political activist Malala Yousafzai, from feminist author Virginia Woolf to the game-changing Billie Jean King; Connected Women creates a gigantic web of womanhood which celebrates the relationships between the world’s most inspirational and influential women.Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries and women with incomparable intellects are revealed.Each woman is connected to the next, discovering the women behind the scenes; those who didn’t get the credit for scientific discoveries, sporting achievements or acts of bravery when they were alive. Some names will be familiar, some might not, but all are equally important.With compelling story-telling and beautifully illustrated portraits, Connected Women is bold and engaging with a unique purpose: to uncover the links between 84 pioneering women. Featuring Michelle Obama, Gala Dalí, Emma Watson, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more pioneering women who have shaped the world we live in today.