This week, we’re thrilled to share the official release of Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators by Kimm Topping and illustrated by Anshika Khullar!
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About the Book
Activism. Art. Community care. Education. These are the hallmarks of the work done by the youth highlighted in this collection featuring LGBTQ+ leaders working to make our world more inclusive.
Civil Rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, “You can’t be what you can’t see.”
In this collection of short biographies, readers will see the example of thirty young trailblazers representative of a generation that values intersectional, collaborative social justice and who are working to build a world that values everyone.
Meet leaders who founded organizations for their liberation as teenagers, leaders who brought Black transgender representation to people’s television screens, and leaders who successfully advocated for access to restrooms for transgender students. Meet the first transgender athlete to compete in Division I sports, and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry, film, fashion, and other mediums.
Whether their work involves protesting, working with policymakers for change, or just existing in the world as their creative selves, each of these young leaders shares what brings them joy and keeps them motivated to do the work they do– even when it’s hard–and their hope for better things to come.
Kimm Topping introduces Generation Queer
Praise for Generation Queer
“★ Khullar's realistic portraiture focuses on figures' faces, and spot illustrations emphasize queer symbols that underscore the history and culture conveyed via Topping's empathetic and conversational text. This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“In this combination manual, educational material, and inspirational piece, Topping assembles in one place all the information queer youth may need. . . . A comprehensive look at queer lifestyles, resistance, and education while advocating for self-love and acceptance.” — Booklist
“A must-read for anyone looking to understand the future of advocacy in a rapidly changing world.” — School Library Journal
“An inspiring intersectional portrait of powerful young people enacting social change.” — Foreword Reviews
“Readers are likely to see their own identities reflected in these pages, which highlight the voices of people from many different gender, sexual, racial, and cultural identities. . . . Joyful and inspiring” — Kirkus Reviews
