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Rainbow Revolutionaries: Fifty LGBTQ+ People Who Made History

by Sarah Prager

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A visual introduction to LGBTQ+ lives across history

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A visual introduction to LGBTQ+ lives across history

Spanning every century of human history, this illustrated collection gathers fifty short biographies of LGBTQ+ figures from around the world. The selections move across fields and eras, pairing historical leaders and thinkers with artists, athletes, scientists, and contemporary innovators. Profiles including Wen of Han, Alan Turing, Bayard Rustin, Billie Jean King, and Martine Rothblatt place individual lives within a broad, international view of queer history. An introduction, map, timeline, and glossary add reference tools that help organize the material beyond the individual entries.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers exploring LGBTQ+ history through biographies
  • Readers interested in notable figures across science, sports, arts, and public life
  • Families, classrooms, and libraries seeking an illustrated historical reference

Themes

LGBTQ+ historyBiographyQueer visibilityGlobal historySocial change

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Book overview

One ofTime 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, Chevali

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