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Each chapter takes on a new battle between champions of freedom and those who stand in the way of their right to vote--from the American Revolution straight up to the present day as we approach the 2024 presidential election. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing clear lines from then to now, with impeccable research and exhilarating prose, \u003ci\u003eRepresent\u003c\/i\u003e weaves this crucial struggle for democracy into an enthralling American drama that will help readers understand our past, present, and future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A vote is a kind of prayer for the world we desire for ourselves and our children. Without it, I would not have a historic spot in the United States Senate and we the people would not have a democratic framework in which to fight for the things that matter. At a time when that basic right is under assault by those committed to power at any cost, Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau have written the indispensable book we need right now. Represent is a monumental contribution to our country's perennial quest for justice and the right of every citizen to vote.\" --Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A compelling book that is a balm for our democracy.... 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This book explores how LGBTQ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is crucial for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth to know their history. But this history is not easy to find since it's rarely taught in schools or commemorated in other ways. \u003ci\u003eA Queer History of the United States for Young People\u003c\/i\u003e corrects this and demonstrates that LGBTQ people have long been vital to shaping our understanding of what America is today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. The stories he shares include those of \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Indigenous tribes who embraced same-sex relationships and a multiplicity of gender identities.\u003cbr\u003e* Emily Dickinson, brilliant nineteenth-century poet who wrote about her desire for women.\u003cbr\u003e* Gladys Bentley, Harlem blues singer who challenged restrictive cross-dressing laws in the 1920s.\u003cbr\u003e* Bayard Rustin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s close friend, civil rights organizer, and an openly gay man.\u003cbr\u003e* Sylvia Rivera, cofounder of STAR, the first transgender activist group in the US in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e* Kiyoshi Kuromiya, civil rights and antiwar activist who fought for people living with AIDS.\u003cbr\u003e* Jamie Nabozny, activist who took his LGBTQ school bullying case to the Supreme Court.\u003cbr\u003e* Aidan DeStefano, teen who brought a federal court case for trans-inclusive bathroom policies.\u003cbr\u003e* And many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 60 illustrations and photos, a glossary, and a corresponding curriculum, \u003ci\u003eA Queer History of the United States for Young People\u003c\/i\u003e will be vital for teachers who want to introduce a new perspective to America's story.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 080705612X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780807056127\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Bronski, Michael, Chevat, Richie\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Beacon Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beacon Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jun 2019)","offer_id":46079864307909,"sku":"9780807056127","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780807056127.jpg?v=1776032288"},{"product_id":"black-history-is-your-history","title":"Black History Is Your History","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"[Makes] history personal in a way that middle grade readers will connect to and feel empowered by.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom TikTok star and creator of \u003ci\u003eFast Black History\u003c\/i\u003e Taylor Cassidy comes a witty, lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Taylor Cassidy, Black history enthusiast and creator of the viral TikTok series \u003ci\u003eFast Black History\u003c\/i\u003e. 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