San Francisco Public Library

A queer history of the United States for young people, Michael Bronski ; adapted by Richie Chevat

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

Ages: 12+Grades: 7 to 8

non fiction

A queer history of the United States for young people

bibliography

1089258677

Michael Bronski ; adapted by Richie Chevat

"Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. The stories he shares include those of: Thomas Morton, who celebrated same-sex love in Boston's Puritan community in the 1620s; Albert D.J. Cashier, an Irish immigrant and Civil War hero, who was born in the body of a woman but lived as a man for over a half century; Gladys Bentley, an African American blues singer who challenged cross-dressing laws in 1920s Harlem; Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King Jr.'s close friend, civil rights organizer, and an openly gay man; Sylvia Rivera, who along with Marsha P. Johnson, founded the first transgender political group in the United States in 1970; Harvey Milk, a community organizer and the first openly gay politician to win an election in California; Jamie Nabozny, a teen who brought national attention to the issue of LGBTQ bullying by bringing his case to the Supreme Court in the 1990s. With over 60 illustrations and photos, a glossary, and a corresponding curriculum, A Queer History of the United States for Young People will be vital for teachers who want to introduce a new perspective to America's story"--, Provided by publisherBronski and Chevat look at how American culture has shaped the LGBT, or queer, experience, while simultaneously arguing that LGBT people not only shaped but were pivotal in creating our country. This book, adapted for younger readers, is not so much about queer history as it is about all American history-- and why it should matter to both LGBT people and heterosexuals alike. -- adapted from jacket of 2011 printing

Introduction: Before we start, or, What is normal? -- America: new beginnings, new identities: 1500-1860 -- American freedom begins to bloom: change and the Civil War, 1860-1875 -- New Americans: boldly challenging society: 1875--1900 -- A new century of freedom: radical visions, revolutionary actions: 1900-1960 -- Revolutionary changes: the seeds of protest begin to bloom: 1960-1977 -- Backlash: years of struggle and resistance: 1977-1990 -- Moving closer to liberation: the future is in sight: 1900-present

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