RAINBOW REVOLUTIONARIES

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 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 Chevalière d'Éon Christina of Sweden Christine Jorgensen Cleve Jones Ellen DeGeneres Francisco Manicongo Frida Kahlo Frieda Belinfante Georgina Beyer 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 Singh Gohil Marsha P. Johnson Martine Rothblatt Maryam Khatoon Molkara Natalie Clifford Barney Navtej Johar Nzinga Pauli Murray Renée Richards Rudolf Nureyev Sally Ride Simon Nkoli Stormé DeLarverie Sylvia Rivera Tshepo Ricki Kgositau Wen of Han We’wha*A Junior Library Guild Selection*