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From Prejudice to Pride: A History of LGBTQ+ Movement
A rare and inspiring retelling of the LGBTQ+ movement's struggle for civil rights.
From Prejudice to Pride looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it.
Perfect for readers aged 11 and upwards, this book will inspire courage and pride in young LGBTQ+ people and help answer questions for all readers interested in gender and identity.
Follow LGBTQ+ history from ancient civilisations to the present-day, and learn about key events including the trial of Oscar Wilde, the Stonewall riots, the AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage and changing laws that have impacted on LGBTQ+ life. Gain insight into the shifting attitudes that have challenged lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the experiences that help us understand what it means to be LGBTQ+ today.
Filled with photographs documenting LGBTQ+ life from the past and present, and from around the world.
From Prejudice to Pride looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it.
Perfect for readers aged 11 and upwards, this book will inspire courage and pride in young LGBTQ+ people and help answer questions for all readers interested in gender and identity.
Follow LGBTQ+ history from ancient civilisations to the present-day, and learn about key events including the trial of Oscar Wilde, the Stonewall riots, the AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage and changing laws that have impacted on LGBTQ+ life. Gain insight into the shifting attitudes that have challenged lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the experiences that help us understand what it means to be LGBTQ+ today.
Filled with photographs documenting LGBTQ+ life from the past and present, and from around the world.
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120 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2022
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July 1, 2022
Overall I think this book serves as a starter for tweens/teens. It reads much like a school textbook would. It feels jumbled in places with bits being omitted from certain chapters and cropping up briefly in others. I did appreciate that it was noted that the laws were dated from colonial times/ when Britain invaded; when talking about anti-lgbtq+ laws in other countries.
There are a few issues I have found with the books however which is why I can’t give it more stars.
- using a pic of a cisgender actress from the film where she plays a transgender man 😬 just leave that out, it doesn’t need to be there
- the HIV/AIDS chapter does not state the extent that the gov (USA and uk) just let lgbtq people die from aids. Ronald Reagan even celebrated it. No mention of “die-ins” organised by ACT UP. Or “spread my ashes on the White House green” etc. how the first medication was blacklisted. It states that gay and bi men were the main casualties, which is true BUT the transgender community suffered huge casualties. Not once was the fact it was called GRID brought up or the horrifically homophobic tv ads that were aired throughout the uk. Finally, nothing to say what made the gov step up (hint: it wasn’t that they gained a moral compass, it was that “innocent victims” meaning blood transfusion or haemophiliacs began dying from AIDS).
-Rock Hudson is mentioned in this chapter, but not the fact he was abandoned by life long friends Nancy and Ronald Reagan (the US president during the crisis)
-Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson omitted from the Stonewall Inn chapter completely, with their recognition only being in a timeline in the Trans chapter
-gives too much credit to the uk gov for giving the community basic human rights. Says that they were the most progressive in the years 1997-2010 but ignores the fact that we were incredibly backwards compared to other countries who had legalised homosexuality etc decades before
- deadnaming of trans people. Regardless of whether they were famous pre transition, it’s completely unnecessary and harmful. Sets the idea that when talking about past tense, the AGAB and name should be used, or it is okay to use a deadname - that’s incorrect.
- this was written prior to his transition but I hope future prints of this book will correct the bio about Elliot Page
-music section ignored Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Brian Molko and others. Acts as if George Michael wasn’t publicly ridiculed for years after his outing. My entire childhood all I heard in media was homophobic “jokes” targeted at him.
-refers to the Roma and traveller communities by a slur. Given this is meant to be a progressive book, and it is well known that the word is a slur, the correct name for this communities should have been used. This appeared in the glossary, under the word “concentration camp”
There are a few issues I have found with the books however which is why I can’t give it more stars.
- using a pic of a cisgender actress from the film where she plays a transgender man 😬 just leave that out, it doesn’t need to be there
- the HIV/AIDS chapter does not state the extent that the gov (USA and uk) just let lgbtq people die from aids. Ronald Reagan even celebrated it. No mention of “die-ins” organised by ACT UP. Or “spread my ashes on the White House green” etc. how the first medication was blacklisted. It states that gay and bi men were the main casualties, which is true BUT the transgender community suffered huge casualties. Not once was the fact it was called GRID brought up or the horrifically homophobic tv ads that were aired throughout the uk. Finally, nothing to say what made the gov step up (hint: it wasn’t that they gained a moral compass, it was that “innocent victims” meaning blood transfusion or haemophiliacs began dying from AIDS).
-Rock Hudson is mentioned in this chapter, but not the fact he was abandoned by life long friends Nancy and Ronald Reagan (the US president during the crisis)
-Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson omitted from the Stonewall Inn chapter completely, with their recognition only being in a timeline in the Trans chapter
-gives too much credit to the uk gov for giving the community basic human rights. Says that they were the most progressive in the years 1997-2010 but ignores the fact that we were incredibly backwards compared to other countries who had legalised homosexuality etc decades before
- deadnaming of trans people. Regardless of whether they were famous pre transition, it’s completely unnecessary and harmful. Sets the idea that when talking about past tense, the AGAB and name should be used, or it is okay to use a deadname - that’s incorrect.
- this was written prior to his transition but I hope future prints of this book will correct the bio about Elliot Page
-music section ignored Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Brian Molko and others. Acts as if George Michael wasn’t publicly ridiculed for years after his outing. My entire childhood all I heard in media was homophobic “jokes” targeted at him.
-refers to the Roma and traveller communities by a slur. Given this is meant to be a progressive book, and it is well known that the word is a slur, the correct name for this communities should have been used. This appeared in the glossary, under the word “concentration camp”
February 27, 2023
This is an excellent overview of LGBTQ movements. It's mostly focused on UK and US, but with timelines and tidbits from other countries. Perfect for middle grade readers, especially if you're building on gay rights picture books and history for elementary ages. It's also a good introduction for people who are unfamiliar or didn't pay attention but were alive during the events covered here. Highly recommend for middle schoolers (and anyone else really) looking for a visually appealing, easy to read overview.
The criticism listed in another review is consistent with my reading, too. I used Post-Its to add and clarify points to discuss with my teen. There are good conversation starters for critical thinking here, too.
The criticism listed in another review is consistent with my reading, too. I used Post-Its to add and clarify points to discuss with my teen. There are good conversation starters for critical thinking here, too.
January 3, 2022
A brilliant introduction to LGBTQ+ history. Very accessible and easy to read.
August 4, 2022
Character - 8
Atmosphere - 7
Writing - 6
Plot - 6
Intrigue - 5
Logic - 5
Enjoyment - 6
Rating: 6.14 / 3 stars
Atmosphere - 7
Writing - 6
Plot - 6
Intrigue - 5
Logic - 5
Enjoyment - 6
Rating: 6.14 / 3 stars
December 31, 2023
This book has recently helped me in one of my essays
December 22, 2020
Amy Lame has done a grand job of researching for this book. It's well worth a read if you want to know about Gay history and it's journey to the present day. It is aimed at the younger reader but the content is very informative.
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