The author and the illustrator put together an interesting book that can help older students and adults learn about 53 LGBTQ heroes that have made a difference in how LGBT people are treated and feel about themselves. Every page is colorful with an eye catching appropriate illustration of the hero and the text of each one conveys so much meaningful information. The authors even mention that Da Vinci might not have been gay. This book would be a wonderful book to have older students each select the person that they felt was the most outstanding queer hero or the queer hero who helped others the most. I will be giving a copy of this book to the college my sons attended and I worked at.
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David Bowie
David Bowie became an icon to many in the LGBTQ+ community. His work opened the door for others to embrace sexual diversity, and he challenged people’s perception of gender stereotypes.
Frida Kahlo
Frida shared her work with Diego Rivera, who encouraged her to continue her artistic career path. It was not long before the couple fell in love and they married in 1929, but it was a rocky and turbulent marriage. Frida, who was openly bisexual, had affairs with men and women. Diego too had numerous affairs, and the couple eventually divorced, although they married once more in 1940!
Frida Kahlo, the Mexican, bisexual, Communist, feminist has become one of the best-known artists of all time.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie was a charismatic performer, who wore many outfits onstage that were seen as pushing the boundaries of “men’s clothing”, such as leotards, leather, and PVC garments. He dated both men and women, although he didn’t publicly label his sexuality.
Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Marsha P. Johnson, a self-identified drag queen, moved to New York City in the early sixties, where she met her long-time friend Sylvia Rivera, who also referred to herself as a drag queen and as transgender.
Both Marsha and Sylvia experienced difficult childhoods, not being accepted for who they truly were and never quite fitting in with those around them.
Their bravery and determination helped shatter barriers for future members of the LGBTQ+ community, and they will always be remembered as fearless and courageous for their part in shaping LGBTQ+ history.
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