Pride Power: The Young Person's Guide to LGBTQ+
By (Author) Harriet Dyer
Summersdale Publishers
Vie
25th June 2024
11th April 2024
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
306.76
Paperback
144
Width 148mm, Height 210mm
This guide is for young people aged 11+ to introduce them to the power of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community
Pride has different meanings for different people. It can be about protesting for equal rights for everyone, a celebration of our differences and identities, and a way of finding your tribe and a supportive community that values you and accepts you wholeheartedly. Pride Power is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and will help you to navigate pronouns and key terms, learn about the fascinating history of Pride and modern queer culture, highlighting game-changers and unsung heroes alike, from Marsha P. Johnson to Nick and Charlie in Heartstopper. Inside you will:- See what Pride is and why people celebrate it- Learn about the game-changers in the LGBTQIA+ community- Follow the essential timeline of queer world history- Discover classic works of queer art, literature, music, TV and film- See how you can be an advocate for Pride and everything it stands forThe future isn't binary but it's definitely exciting!Tizzie Frankish lives in Coventry, United Kingdom, with her partner and teenage sons. She has a 20-year career in education and currently works as a specialist support tutor across two universities in the Midlands, where she coaches neurodiverse learners. Tizzie has also guest-lectured on a creative writing degree, where she specialized in writing for children. She is currently writing educational fiction for Oxford University Press and when not working or writing, she spends her time walking and repurposing clothes and furniture.