Pride and Persistence: Stories of Queer Activism
by Mary Fairhurst Breen (Author)
Every day, people face discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity.
The people between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.
Susan Ursel fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada for the right to have books with queer characters in schools. Sparkle Wilson runs an internship program for LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco that helps them build skills and grow their confidence. Itzayana Gutiérrez Arillo discovered the joy and global community of queer tango. Their stories prove that we can all make the world a little safer, kinder, and more inclusive.
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Breen offers young readers a glimpse into the lives of 14 amazing women and non-binary people who have helped make the world safer for kids and adults who identify as LGBTQ.... It includes a useful historical timeline of LGBTQ activism in both Canada and the U.S as well as an excellent glossary. — The Globe and Mail
JNF071000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Activism & Volunteering
JNF007150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | LGBT
