The Meaning of Pride

Thor, Rosiee

ISBN 10: 0358401518 / ISBN 13: 9780358401513

Verlag: Versify, 2022

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0358401518-3-35711184

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A vibrant ode to the culture and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, The Meaning of Pride, written by Rosiee Thor and illustrated by Sam Kirk, celebrates the beauty, significance, and many dimensions of the concept of Pride as celebrated by millions of people around the world!

Every year in June, we celebrate Pride! But what does Pride mean? And how do you celebrate it?

This inspiring celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history and today shows young readers that there are many ways to show your pride and make a difference.

Whether you want to be an activist or an athlete, a poet or a politician, a designer or a drag queen, you can show your pride just by being you!

• A Kid-Friendly History: Discover the origins of Pride, from the activists at the Stonewall Uprising like Marsha P. Johnson to the leaders who fought for our rights.
• Inspiring Role Models: Meet dozens of icons from yesterday and today—from Harvey Milk and Frida Kahlo to Billy Porter and Megan Rapinoe.
• Vibrant and Inclusive Art: Celebrate a rainbow of identities with joyful, colorful illustrations that welcome every reader into the celebration.
• A Message of Self-Love: Perfect for starting conversations about identity, acceptance, and why Pride is the opposite of shame.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren: Rosiee Thor began her career as a storyteller by demanding to tell her mother bedtime stories instead of the other way around. She spent her childhood reading by flashlight in the closet until she came out as queer. She lives in Oregon with a dog, a cat, and an abundance of plants.
Twitter/Instagram: @rosieethor
rosieethor.com

Sam Kirk is an artist and muralist who explores culture and identity through her artwork. Her vibrant color palette, intricate line work, and multitone figures reveal a world where differences are valued. A biracial, queer woman born and raised in Chicago, she creates work that sparks dialogue around topics of equality and visibility for women, communities of color, and the LGBTQIA community.
Twitter/Instagram: @iamsamkirk
iamsamkirk.com

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Meaning of Pride
Verlag: Versify
Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
Einband: hardcover
Illustrator: Kirk, Sam
Zustand: Good