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Queer and fearless : poems celebrating the lives of LGBTQ+ heroes
Audience Kids 6-8 years
Published 2024 by Penguin Workshop, New York
ISBN 9780593523698
Bib Id 1264341
Description 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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cam a22 i 4500
LCCN
2023-040675
ISBN
9780593523698 (hardcover) $19.00
0593523695
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J 811 Sanders
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Title
Queer and fearless : poems celebrating the lives of LGBTQ+ heroes
Varying Form of Title
Poems celebrating the lives of LGBTQ+ heroes
Publication Information
2024 by Penguin Workshop, New York :
Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction -- Out and proud -- Phyllis and Del published a magazine -- José ran for office -- Bayard planned a march -- Ernestine walked in a picket line -- Stormé protected her community -- Marsha P. started an uprising -- Michael and Jack say "I do" -- Harvey organized voters -- Gilbert designed a flag -- Cleve created a quilt -- Pauline worked for equality -- Richard read a poem -- Jeff and Aditi lit a rainbow -- Pete ran for President -- Glossary -- A word about pronouns -- About the poems -- Author's note.
Summary
"Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate. A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in, lived lives according to their own ideals, and their partners, friends, and allies, the poetry in this book provides great read-aloud potential sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages"--
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Picture books.
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Poetry
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