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Civil Rights Stories: LGBTQ+ Rights
Series: Civil Rights Stories
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An introductory book on the powerful topic of LGBTQ+ rights throughout history and the progress that is still being made today
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This book explains civil rights and the reasons why LGBTQ+ people have had to fight for equal rights, in an accessible way for younger readers.
LGBTQ+ movements through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that explain the reasons why LGBTQ+ people have faced prejudice, violence, and closed minds, and the ways they have overcome many obstacles on the path to equality. It looks at historical examples, such as attitudes in ancient Egypt and early LGBTQ+ organisations, along with modern events, such as HIV/AIDS, Pride marches, same-sex marriage, and transgender rights.
Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured, and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight for LGBTQ+ rights has evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations help to illuminate the text and will aid readers in understanding some of the trickier concepts. Death and violence are mentioned, but are wholly in context and are written about in a non-alarmist way with the age of the reader very much in mind. The book includes a foreword by prominent LGBTQ+ activist and advocate, broadcaster and London Night Czar, Amy Lame.
The Civil Rights Stories series is a vital resource for younger readers aged 7+ who are being introduced to these topics or are studying them in school.
Titles in this series:
Human Rights
LGBTQ+ Rights
Racial Equality
Refugees and Homelands
Slavery
Women's Rights and Suffrage
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781445171388
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Edition: Illustrated edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Toby Newsome
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Louise Spilsbury (Author)
Award-winning author Louise Spilsbury, who also writes under the name Louise Kay Stewart, has written over 250 books for young people on a wide range of exciting subjects. She loves writing children's books as it gives her the chance to keep learning about new stuff. She lives and works near the coast in South Devon and loves to walk on the beach and swim in the sea after work. Louise won The English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction 2019 for Rebel Voices: the rise of votes for women.Toby Newsome (Illustrator) Toby Newsome is an award-winning illustrator working in Cape Town, South Africa. He has worked for some of the leading publishers and advertising agencies in South Africa and abroad. Toby was selected to take part in the 2017 Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award Exhibition in Shanghai. His book, Grandma's List written by Portia Dery and published by African Bureau won the 2018 Children's Africana Book Award in the USA.Also by Louise Spilsbury
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