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Takes a frank look at who LGBTQ individuals are and what they typically go through in order to fit in socially and try to be happy, safe, and successful in a largely straight world.

Shows the reader the great global diversity within what we call the LGBTQ community.

Explains terminology, the dichotomy of lives beyond gender, and experiences of genderqueer people. Details gender fluidity as a modern concept as well as in historical context.

"A[n] . . . illustrated children's book about the fight for queer rights. . . [covering] Stonewall, . . . the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde and the birth of Pride and queer pop culture. [This] . . . middle grade children's book charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition"--Provided by publisher.

"It could start anywhere . . . At a summer vacation at the lake, just before heading off to college. In a coffee shop, when the whole world is new. In a dragon's cave, surrounded by gold. At a swim club, with the future in sight. In 'Short Stuff', . . . authors dial down the angst in four meet-cute LGBTQ young adult romances"--Provided by publisher.

". . . brings to life the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world. Through . . . short, engaging bios, and . . . 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!"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Rick Ramsey has generally gone along with everybody, just not making waves, even though he is increasingly uncomfortable with his father's jokes about girls, and his best friend's explicit talk about sex; but now in middle school he discovers the Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities can express themselves--and maybe among them he can find new friends and discover his own identity, which may just be to opt out of sex altogether"--Publisher.

If you are a teen who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning ... or wonder whether you might ... or know another person who does ... this book is for you. It provides answers that LGBTQ teens need, putting to bed myths and stereotypes about what it means to be queer or questioning.

Collects profiles and stories of the leaders, activists, and others who played an active part in the LGBTQ civil rights movement.

"Introduces the cultural significance of gender identity in the United States and beyond. Kids learn about the history of LGBTQ rights, with a particular focus on transgender rights, while engaging in research activities that reinforce both academic and social-emotional learning"--Provided by publisher.