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Queer history A to Z : 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism / by Stevenson, Robin,1968-author.(CARDINAL)557854; Rosas, Vivian,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.Presented in an A to Z format, this must-have resource for middle-grade readers discusses the history, identity and progress made by the LGBTQ+ community by detailing the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America.
Subjects: LGBT activism; Sexual minority activists; Gay rights; LGBT activism; Sexual minority activists; Gay rights;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last boyfriends rules for revenge / by Hubbard, Matthew,1987-author.(CARDINAL)888875;
"A queer YA coming-of-age featuring three queer teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up fighting their school's anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives"--Ages 14 and up.HL730L
Subjects: School fiction.; Queer fiction.; Novels.; Young adult fiction.; High schools; Schools; Sexual minorities; Activism; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Queer, there, and everywhere : 27 people who changed the world / by Prager, Sarah,1986-author.(CARDINAL)632190; O'Ferrall, Zoë More,illustrator.(CARDINAL)632180;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255--284)."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." --Ages 13 and up.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: LGBTQ+ biographies.; Biographies.; Young adult literature.; Gay men; Lesbians; Gender identity.; Sexual minorities; Gender identity.; LGBTQ+ history.; LGBTQ+ activism.; Genderqueer identity.; Gay men.; Lesbians.; Gender identity.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.; Gay biographies.; Lesbian biographies.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Queer cheer : activities, advice, and affirmations for LGBTQ+ teens / by Rosswood, Eric,author.(CARDINAL)625152; Anders, Jodie,author.(CARDINAL)896948;
Includes bibliographical references.Identity -- Helpful habits -- Confidence -- Relationships -- School -- Our community -- Success & future"A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens. Inspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find--and keep--their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change. Illustrated words of encouragement from a friend. Authors Eric Rosswood and Jodie Anders know what it's like to be a teen struggling with identity and societal norms. That's why they're fighting to counter the negativity facing queer teens now and in the future. Queer Cheer includes many teen voices offering tips, advice, related firsthand experiences, and other valuable knowledge. Inside Queer Cheer, find: Affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teens, Thought-provoking questions that lead to self-acceptance and encourage positive change, Illustrations and doodles that inspire, empower, and strengthen the hearts and minds of queer teens."--Amazon.com
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Gay people; Transgender people; Affirmations.; Self-esteem.; LGBTQ+ people.; LGBTQ+ youth.; Homosexuals.; Transgender people.; Transgender identity.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Generation queer : stories of youth organizers, artists, and educators / by Topping, Kimm,author.; Khullar, Anshika,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references.Andraya Yearwood -- Cyn Macias-Gómez -- Dehkontee Chanchan -- Gavin Grimm -- Kaylyn Ahn -- L Austin-Spooner & Katherine Ferreira O'Connor -- Lillian Lennon -- Sherenté Mishitashin Harris -- Skyler Morrison -- Zander Moricz -- ALOK Vaid-Menon -- Ella McKenzie -- Jess Guilbeaux -- Joshua Allen -- Meg Lee -- Reeves Gift -- Ryan Cassata -- Sara K. Dunn -- Shannon Li -- Somah Haaland -- Ashton Mota -- Blair Imani -- Desmond (Desi) Napoles -- JP Grant -- Mallery Jenna Robinson -- Mari Wrobi -- Rebekah Bruesehoff -- Sameer Hussain Jha -- Schuyler Bailar -- Trinity Neal."A collection of short biographies featuring young LGBTQ+ leaders working to make their world more inclusive"--Ages 13-17
Subjects: LGBTQ+ biographies.; Queer biographies.; Biographies.; Biographies.; Sexual minority activists.; Sexual minority youth.; Sexual minority children.; Sexual minority activists; Sexual minority children; Sexual minority youth; Activistes queers; Jeunes de minorités sexuelles; Activistes queers.; Jeunes de minorités sexuelles.; LGBTQ+ youth.; Queer youth.; LGBTQ+ activists.; Queer political activists.; Queer activism.; LGBTQ+ activism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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One day in June : a story inspired by the life and activism of Marsha P. Johnson / by Tourmaline,author.(CARDINAL)855504; Kristensen, Charlot,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical reference"A vibrant and joyful picture book that celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that lead to PRIDE month, written by award-winning filmmaker and artist Tourmaline"--Ages 4-8 years
Subjects: Transgender biographies.; LGBTQ+ biographies.; Biographies.; Picture books.; Johnson, Marsha P., 1945-1992; Stonewall Riots, New York, N.Y., 1969; African American transgender people; Transgender women; LGBT activism; LGBTQ+ activism.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The children of Harvey Milk : how LGBTQ politicians changed the world / by Reynolds, Andrew,1967-author.(CARDINAL)811022;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The Milk principle -- The ballad of Peter and Simon -- I have quite a powerful and carrying voice -- I have never come across a homo in this house -- From Mississippi to marriage -- Being first -- St. Christopher -- More like hell than heaven -- Cinders goes to the ball -- Mel and the bees -- Southern queers -- The Washington 43rd -- The right gays -- Britain goes gay at the polls -- You win some, you lose some -- Appendix A. Interviews conducted -- Appendix B. Out LGBTQ parliamentarians 1976-2017."Part political thriller, part meditation on social change, part love story, The Children of Harvey Milk tells the epic stories of courageous men and women around the world who came forward to make their voices heard during the struggle for equal rights. Featuring LGBTQ icons from America to Ireland, Britain to New Zealand; Reynolds documents their successes and failures, heartwarming stories of acceptance and heartbreaking stories of ostracism, demonstrating the ways in which an individual can change the views and voting behaviors of those around them. The book also includes rare vignettes of LGBTQ leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean who continue to fight for equality in spite of threats, violence, and homophobia. A touchstone narrative of the tumultuous journey towards LGBTQ rights, The Children of Harvey Milk is a must-read for anyone with an interest in social change."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: History.; Gay rights; Gay politicians; Sexual minority politicians; Gay people; Sexual minorities; Gay rights.; Gay politicians.; LGBTQ+ politicians.; Homosexuals.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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From prejudice to pride : a history of the LGBTQ+movement / by Lamé, Amy,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.Perfect for readers aged 11 and upwards, this book will inspire courage and pride in young LGBTQ+ people and help answer questions for all readers interested in gender and identity. Follow LGBTQ+ history from ancient civilisations to the present-day, and learn about key events including the trial of Oscar Wilde, the Stonewall riots, the AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage and changing laws that have impacted on LGBTQ+ life. Gain insight into the shifting attitudes that have challenged lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the experiences that help us understand what it means to be LGBTQ+ today. Adolescent Ages 13+.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Gay liberation movement.; Sexual minorities.; Sexual minorities; Sexual minority community.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pride : an inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement / by Caldwell, Stella,author.; Season of Victory,illustrator.; Williams, Layton E.,writer of foreword.;
Foreword by Layton Williams -- Introduction by Sue Sanders -- Through the ages -- The seeds of change -- Turning points -- The birth of pride -- Disaster strikes -- Out of the shadows -- The fight goes on."The LGBTQ+ community is so much more than rainbow flags and the month of June. In this beautifully designed dynamic book, young readers will learn about groundbreaking events, including historic pushes for equality and the legalization of same-sex marriages across the world. They will dive into the phenomenal history of queer icons from ancient times to the present and read about Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson, Audre Lorde, and more. Including several personal current essays from inspiring young LGBTQ+ people, this book encourages readers to take pride in their identity and the identities of those around them. Don't just learn about LGBTQ+ history--take pride in it!"--010+1170LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Young adult literature.; Gay liberation movement.; Gender identity.; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Gender identity.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 12
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Sexual minorities and politics : an introduction / by Pierceson, Jason,1972-(CARDINAL)471130;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The emergence of a movement for sexual minorities and its opposition in the United States -- Political theory -- Social movements, electoral politics, and public opinion -- Courts and the LGBT rights movement -- Public policies -- The transgender and intersex movements, law, and policy -- Global developments.
Subjects: Gay liberation movement; Sexual minorities; Gay liberation movement; Sexual minorities; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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