One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this groundbreaking, pop-culture-infused

LGBTQ+ biography collection takes readers on an eye-opening journey

through the lives of fifty influential queer figures who have made a mark on

every century of human existence.

Rainbow

Revolutionaries brings to life

the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around the world.

Through Sarah Prager’s (Queer, There, and Everywhere) short, engaging

bios, readers can delve into the lives

of Wen of Han, a Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people,

Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who’s helping engineer the robots of tomorrow,

and so many more!

This book is a

celebration of the many ways these heroes have made a difference and will

inspire young readers to make a difference, too. Featuring an introduction, timeline, and glossary, this must-have biography collection is the perfect

read during Pride month and all year round.

Biographies

include:

Adam Rippon, Alan

L. Hart, Alan Turing, Albert Cashier, Alberto Santos-Dumont, Alexander the

Great, Al-Hakam II, Alvin Ailey, Bayard Rustin, Benjamin Banneker, Billie Jean

King, Chevalier d'Éon, Christina of Sweden, Christine Jorgensen, Cleve Jones,

Ellen DeGeneres, Francisco Manicongo, Frida Kahlo, Frieda Belinfante, Georgina

Beyer, Gilbert Baker, Glenn Burke, Greta Garbo, Harvey Milk, James Baldwin,

Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, José Sarria, Josephine Baker, Juana Inés de la Cruz,

Julie d'Aubigny, Lili Elbe, Ma Rainey, Magnus Hirschfeld, Manvendra Singh

Gohil, Marsha P. Johnson, Martine Rothblatt, Maryam Khatoon Molkara, Natalie

Clifford Barney, Navtej Johar, Nzinga, Pauli Murray, Renée Richards, Rudolf

Nureyev, Sally Ride, Simon Nkoli, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, Tshepo

Ricki Kgositau, Wen of Han, We’Wha

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*