QUEER HISTORY A TO Z

100 YEARS OF LGBTQ+ ACTIVISM

WRITTEN BY ROBIN STEVENSON

ILLUSTRATED BY VIVIAN ROSAS

In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter (“A Is for Activism”), the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Young readers will be particularly interested to read about youth activist Gavin Grimm, the history of gay-straight alliances in schools and the ongoing issue of banned children’s books in America. Award-winning author Robin Stevenson has carefully curated the key people, places and events that tell the story of queer history in North America.

• 2025 Yellow Cedar Award, Forest of Reading, nominated

• 2024 Eureka! Excellence in Children’s Nonfiction Awards, Honor Book

• “Perfect for middle school and public libraries; an essential collection of LGBTQIA+ history.” School Library Journal

• “A worthwhile addition to any child’s library.” Quill & Quire