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Evelyn Hooker and the fairy project, by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD ; illustrated by Sarah Green

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Evelyn Hooker and the fairy project, by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD ; illustrated by Sarah Green
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Ages 12-18, Magination PressGrades 7-9, Magination Press
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Evelyn Hooker and the fairy project
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1235903967
Responsibility statement
by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD ; illustrated by Sarah Green
Summary
"This biography tells the story of Evelyn Hooker, the woman behind the research, advocacy, and allyship that led to the removal of the "homosexuality" diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders"--, Provided by publisherEvelyn Hooker was the woman behind the research, advocacy, and allyship that led to the removal of the "homosexuality" diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. She was also a poet, and an influential figure in the fight for gay rights. Pitman introduces readers to Hooker's work, and provides information about how readers can be an effective ally to LGBTQ+ people, people of color, people with disabilities, or anyone who's part of a marginalized community. -- adapted from back cover and Amazon info
Table Of Contents
Nebraska to California -- Stranger danger -- The Fairy Project -- Backlash -- Grand Marshall -- More learning & other resources / by Sarah Prager
Target audience
juvenile
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