Gay & Lesbian History for Kids, 60

By Jerome Pohlen,

Book cover of Gay & Lesbian History for Kids, 60: The Century-Long Struggle for Lgbt Rights, with 21 Activities

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2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List

Lambda Literary Award Finalist

On the Rainbow Book List 

Who transformed George Washington’s demoralized troops at Valley Forge into a fighting force that defeated an empire? Who cracked Germany’s Enigma code and shortened World War II? Who successfully lobbied the…

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1 author picked Gay & Lesbian History for Kids, 60 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t grow up learning LGBTQ+ history. Everything I’ve discovered, I’ve learned on my own as an adult. It’s time for that to change. This book can help kid readers (and adults) learn that LGBTQ+ history is part of American and world history. Our stories aren’t controversial, but not teaching history sure is. This book will give you an introduction to the LGBTQ community’s heart—our history.

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