Weāre thrilled to be sharing our latest book release today ā Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love by Michael Genhart, and illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday!
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About the Book
This is a story about a great injustice and how Edie Windsor boldly stood up for what was right and went up against the highest court in the United States.
Growing up in the 1930s, Edie Windsor hadnāt always been bold. In fact, she was someone who played by the rules and loved math. Numbers added up right every time and equal meant equal. But when the US government refused to acknowledge the loving relationship of over forty years between her and her spouse Thea Spyer, Edie made a bold move and sued the US government!
In this comprehensive picture book biography, acclaimed author Michael Genhart shares the story of LGBTQ icon Edie Windsor and the pivotal case that set the stage to take down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In United States v. Windsor, Edieās tenacious spirit proved to the Supreme Court and the world that love is love and equal means equal.
Cheryl Thuesday Introduces Edie for Equality
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Praise for Edie for Equality
āThe power of one person to help many by fighting an unfair system is the theme of this biography of Edie Windsor, whose fight for fairness ultimately led to the Supreme Court allowing gay marriage. . . . Relatable and inspiring.ā ā Booklist
āThe importance of Edie's story is conveyed effectively. . . . A solid picture-book biography of an unforgettable hero for queer rights activism.ā ā Kirkus Reviews
āA solid biography and an important addition to law and LGBTQIA+ collections.ā ā School Library Journal
āA loving tribute to a woman who stood up for love. . . . We owe a great deal to Edie for her courage and determination, and we owe a great deal to Michael Genhart and Cheryl Thuesday for bringing her story to life. This is an important and inspiring book.ā ā LeslĆ©a Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy
āI can hardly imagine how different my childhood might have been had I been able to read a book about Edie Windsor. . . . Kudos to Genhart and Thuesday for recognizing how important it is to introduce children to a true American hero.ā ā Robbie Kaplan, lawyer
What inspired Michael Genhart to write Edie for Equality?
