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"The LGBTQ+ community is so much more than rainbow flags and the month of June. . . 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"--Provided by publisher.

This fictional biography follows Rob Kearney as he grows from a strong teen to a professional strongman and finds the courage to wear rainbows to the North American championship.

It's the night before Pride, and a young child wants to tell their younger sibling the story of Pride. They describe how the first Pride started as a riot and evolved into a movement for the rights of all LGBTQ+ people and explains why people march every year.

"As kids, Mark and his cousin Talia spent summers at the family cottage in Ontario, but a fight between their parents put an end to it. Living on opposite coasts--Mark in Halifax and Talia in Victoria--they haven't seen each other in years. Mark and Talia are both queer, but a trip to their grandfather's cabin after his death shows that they have nothing else in common. Talia wants to visit her old sweetheart Erin in Toronto, and Mark wants see the Toronto Pride festival. With his younger sister Paige in tow they might just make it to the big city and find what they're looking for"--OCLC.

Explores the unique challenges that face people of both sexual and racial minority status, such as an Asian person who identifies as LGBTQ. Explores how bullying, depression, and the risk of homelessness are higher for minority LGBTQ people. Includes a glossary.

"This ... book empowers readers to confront discrimination [towards] LGBTQ+ people ... Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school."--Provided by publisher.

A memoir of Black non-binary writer and activist George M. Johnson's childhood in New Jersey, growing up with their brother and two cousins, all under the supervision of their larger-than-life grandmother.

The author describes growing up queer and Jewish, and provides other queer people with a concise introduction to queer responsibility. He draws on the Jewish faith to detail ten ways to offer kindness, help, and support to others in the queer community to create a strong global conscience. Includes sources of additional information.

"The dream of a queer separatist town. The life of a gay, Jewish Nazi-fighter. A gender reveal party that tears reality apart. These are just some of the comics you'll find in this massive queer comics anthology from The Nib. [This book] is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA + experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride"--Back cover.

Chronicles the history of homosexuality in the United States from the Puritans through the twentieth century, examining the role of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgendered individuals in shaping American culture.