When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community

Pitman, Gayle E.

ISBN 10: 1433827360 / ISBN 13: 9781433827365

Verlag: Magination Press ? American Psyc, 2023

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A clean, cared for item that is unmarked and shows limited shelf wear.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4BQGBJ014A89

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community
• Verlag: Magination Press ? American Psyc
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1433827360
• ISBN-13: 9781433827365
• Einband: hardcover
• Illustrator: Lyles, Christopher
• Zustand: Very Good

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Inhaltsangabe

When You Look Out the Window tells the story of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco's most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. Describing the view from Phyllis and Del's window, this book shows how one couple's activism transformed their community — and had ripple effects throughout the world.

Includes a Reading Guide that provides helpful historical context, and a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators about the importance of teaching LGBTQ history and culture to children.

This is a unique way to introduce children to untold stories in history while also being a clever tribute to two notable women.

From the Reading Guide:

Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin were one of San Francisco’s most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. They met in 1950, and moved in together on February 14, 1953 (Valentine’s Day!). The house they shared for 53 years—and where Phyllis still lives today—located at the top of Castro Street, has a big picture window that overlooks the entire city. Each of the landmarks described in the story is part of the view from their house. Phyllis and Del left their mark on each of these sites, and they are described below.

From the Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators:

People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) are more visible and accepted in our society than ever before. However, anyone who wants to learn about LGBTQ history and culture will probably have to search for that information on their own. Many students have never learned anything about LGBTQ history. They may not have realized that some of the authors whose works they read (or whose works were read to them) were LGBTQ. They may not know that major discoveries and contributions to the fields of science, mathematics, and technology were made by LGBTQ people. And they may not be aware of the ways in which LGBTQ people have been oppressed, and what they did to fight back against it.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, is a professor of psychology and women's studies at Sacramento City College. Her teaching and writing focuses on gender and sexual orientation, and she has worked extensively with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) community.

Christopher Lyles spends much of his time working in a variety of media. He has contributed to children's publications, greeting cards, editorial illustrations, and gallery installations. Chris lives in the small town of Simsbury, Connecticut with his wife and their dog Riley. He loves to hike, travel, and teach art to children. His illustrations have been recognized by The Society of Illustrators in Los Angeles and American Illustration.