Queer and Fearless
Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history.
Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate. A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in, lived lives according to their own ideals, and their partners, friends, and allies, the poetry in this book provides great read-aloud potential sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
Beloved children's book author Rob Sanders makes the lives of the most prominent LGBTQ+ heroes jump off of the page through his beautiful poems and detailed biographies. This title includes a glossary as well as a description of each poetry style, making it an ideal choice for home and classroom.
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"Everyone loves a hero," states Sanders's introduction to this informative collection of poems about 17 activists and politicians who "made/ a difference for members of the LGBTQ+/ community." Varying by form and subject, the assorted poem types (cento, diamante, limerick, shape poem, and more) highlight individuals including Stormé DeLarverie, Marsha P. Johnson, Cleve Jones, Harvey Milk, and José Sarria. On each spread, a heartfelt poem is accompanied by a brief contextualizing biography—at times needed to understand the poems and Woodgate's illustrations, which portray each activist in abundant detail. Alongside a vibrant image of Gilbert Baker with the Pride flag he designed, lines foreground how "sewing let him be who he always was/ A man as good as any other." It's an upbeat collection that's, like Baker's rainbow flag, "lovingly crafted." Back matter includes a glossary, list of poem types, and author's note. Ages 6–9.
