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Queer and Fearless
Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes
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Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honour those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history. Young readers will discover the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer...
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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.
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Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honour those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history.
Young readers will discover 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 colourful picture book, featuring illustrations by Harry Woodgate.
A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in and lived lives according to their own ideals, Queer and Fearless celebrates their partners, friends, and allies. The poetry in this book offers great read-aloud potential, sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
Beloved children's book author Rob Sanders brings the lives of the most prominent LGBTQ+ heroes to life through his beautiful poems and detailed biographies. This title includes a glossary and a description of each poetry style, making it an ideal choice for home and classroom.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593523698
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 April 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Harry Woodgate
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 263.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 445g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Rob Sanders is a celebrated children's book author and is known as one of the pioneers in the area of LGBTQIA+ literary nonfiction picture books. He is the author of PRIDE- The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, Stitch by Stitch- Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and many more groundbreaking and important books for young readers. Harry Woodgate (pronouns- they/them) is an award-winning author and illustrator who has worked with clients including National Book Tokens, Google, The Sunday Times Magazine, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Walker Books, Andersen Press, Bloomsbury, The Washington Post, and Penguin Random House. Their books include Grandad's Camper, Timid, Little Glow, Shine Like the Stars, My First Baking Book, and The Very Merry Murder Club.
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