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Always Matt
A Tribute to Matthew Shepard
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On the night of October 6, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Wayne Shepard (1976-1998) was brutally killed solely because he was gay. It was a shocking murder that was nationally covered in the media, and it became a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
In 2009, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was signed by President Barack Obama, expanding the federal hate crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
With a foreword by Jason Collins—the first openly gay, active player in the NBA—and written by Lesléa Newman, author of the Stonewall Honor-winning novel-in-verse October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard, and a friend of the Shepard family, Always Matt is an emotional yet ultimately hopeful look at the progress that's been made, as well as the work that still continues, in advocating for the dignity and equality of all people.
Without shying away from the pain and tragedy of his death, moving, lyrical prose and minimalist line drawings present a celebration of his incredible life. Twenty-five years after the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which dedicates its mission to erasing hate, Matthew's story still resonates for those who lived through it, and remains a vital piece of LGBTQ+ history for younger generations to learn.
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Always Matt by Lesléa Newman has garnered praise for its heartfelt portrayal of Matthew Shepard. The book is commended for its simplicity and emotional depth, bringing both light and hope to a dark historical event. It serves as both a tribute to Matthew's life and a call to action, inspiring readers to contribute positively to society.
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ISBN: 9781419759420
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 104
About the Author
Jason Collins is a former professional basketball player who was a center for 13 seasons and also the first openly gay active player in the NBA. Born in Northridge, California, he played college basketball for Stanford, where he was an All-American in 2000–01. With the Brooklyn Nets, he made history in 2014 when he became the first openly gay athlete to play in a game in the United States’ four major professional leagues. In 2014, Collins was featured on the cover of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” issue. He lives in Los Angeles.
Lesléa Newman is the author of 80 books for readers of all ages, including the novel-in-verse October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard; the short story collection A Letter to Harvey Milk; the dual memoir-in-verse I Carry My Mother and I Wish My Father; the picture books Sparkle Boy and The Boy Who Cried Fabulous; and the children’s classic Heather Has Two Mommies. Her honors and literary awards include the Matthew Shepard Foundation Making a Difference Award, a National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship, two American Library Association Stonewall Honors, two National Jewish Book Awards, the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award, and the Massachusetts Book Award. From 2008–10, she served as the poet laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. Seven of her poems from October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard are included in the libretto of Considering Matthew Shepard, a fusion oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. Newman lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa, Brian Britigan studied art and animation at the University of Washington in Seattle before earning an MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His illustrations have appeared in print and online publications, such as the New York Times, the Star Tribune, and the Progressive, and he has created animations for documentary projects, including the Emmy-nominated The Office of Missing Children. Britigan is an instructor and mentor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He and his partner live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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