One-page profiles of notable LGBTQ figures highlight their contributions to society and their community. From ancient Greek poet Sappho to East Indian activist Harish Iyer, the brief overviews highlight their courage, triumph, and determination. Each is accompanied by a drawing of the person.--Adapted from back cover and perusal of book.
"Featuring dynamic full-colour portraits of a diverse selection of 53 inspirational role models accompanied by short biographies that focus on their incredible successes. From Freddie Mercury's contribution to music and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to James Baldwin's bestselling essays and more, discover tales of courage, triumph and determination."--Provided by publisher.
Profiles notable LGBTQ figures and highlights their contributions to society and their community, including: Freddie Mercury; Sappho; Audre Lorde; Manvendra Singh Gohlil; Emma Gonzalez; James Baldwin; Leonardo da Vinci; Alexander Wang; Subhi Nahas; Tove Jansson; Michelangelo; Sia; Tim Cook; Pedro Almodovar; Virginia Woolf; Tchaikovsky; Vikram Seth; Yotam Ottolenghi; Johanna Sigurdardottir; Marsha P. Johson & Sylvia Rivera; Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera; Lili Elbe; Matthew Bourne; Alvin Ailey; Harvey Milk; Willem Arondeus; Nergis Mavalvala; Rufus Wainright; Marlene Diertrich; Larry Kramer; Didier Lestrade; Nobuko Yoshiya; Bayard Rustin; Claire Harvey; Billie Jean King; Josephine Baker; Kristen Stewart; Jazz Jennings; Elio Di Rupo; Oscar Wilde; Laith Ashley; Harish Iyer; Khalid Abdel-Hadi; the Wachowskis; Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi; Frida Kahlo; Alan Turing; David Bowie; k.d. lang; Martina Navratilova.
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