Queer History A to Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism

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Author(s)	Robin Stevenson
Illustrator(s)	Vivian Rosas
Age Group	10-14
Publisher	Kids Can Press
ISBN	978-1525308352
Year	2024

Queer History A to Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism

In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter (“P Is for Pride”), the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Extensive back matter includes short biographies of LGBTQ+ activists, a timeline, a glossary, resources for kids, selected author’s sources and an index.

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