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Kind Like Marsha

Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders
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Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager and Cheryl Thuesday, is a children's book that introduces young readers to key figures in LGBTQ+ history and highlights their thoughtful actions. The book presents inspiring stories of various personalities who have exemplified kindness and courage, aiming to encourage children to embrace and celebrate diversity in their daily lives.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're looking to inspire young readers with stories of kindness and bravery. It celebrates real-life figures who have made a positive impact on the world, encouraging children to be compassionate and courageous in their own lives. Perfect for teaching values and diversity, this book may appeal to those interested in social justice and equality.

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Kind Like Marsha

For fans of Little Leaders and Pride comes a nonfiction picture book celebrating 14 incredible LGBTQ+ change makers and forward thinkers throughout history.

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Kind Like Marsha celebrates 14 amazing and inspirational LGBTQ+ people throughout history. Fan favourites like Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Audre Lorde are joined by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, and more in this striking collection.

With a focus on a positive personality attribute of each of the historical figures, readers will be encouraged to be brave like the Ugandan activist fighting for LGBTQ+ rights against all odds and to be kind like Marsha P. Johnson, who took care of her trans community on the New York City streets.

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Kind Like Marsha is praised for its vibrant art and engaging introduction to queer figures and progressive values. It's highly recommended for presenting biographical information in an accessible way for young readers, encouraging further curiosity about LGBTQ+ activists and historical figures. Celebrated for its approachability and educational value, it's deemed a significant resource for teaching children about diverse leaders.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762475001

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 15 Illustrations, colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sarah Prager is the author of Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World and Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History. She came out as lesbian when she was fourteen and feels grateful for her extended LGBTQ+ family and loves telling the stories of our shared history. She's written for the New York Times, National Geographic, The Atlantic, and many other publications about LGBTQ+ topics. Sarah lives with her wife and two children in Massachusetts.

Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday is an illustrator originally from London and who grew up in New Jersey. Her illustrations are heavily influenced by her Caribbean and Asian heritage and she's created artwork for various worldwide publications and companies. Cheryl lives in the Tri State area.

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