Rainbow History Class: Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History
By (Author) Hannah McElhinney
Hardie Grant Books
Hardie Grant Books
8th March 2023
16th March 2023
Australia
General
Non Fiction
LGBTQ+ Studies / topics
Social and cultural history
306.7609
Hardback
216
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
620g
Rainbow History Classis your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet.
So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer and creator ofRainbow History Class(as seen on TikTok), is here to help us all with this crash course.This history lesson isnt dry and academic, nor is it glitter-soaked and reductive. Its a comprehensive and entertaining romp through queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, gender-bending icons, pop-culture knowledge and incredible activists.
More than anything,Rainbow History Classwill make you feel connected to the stories of our rich and vibrant community. This knowledge will help spark conversations between your friends and family and be a source of comfort as you stand up for yourself and your community. This illustrated hardback book is a celebration for all LGBTQ+ people, and an invitation to the newly out that says, Welcome to the club, lets get you caught up!
Hannah McElhinney (she/her) is the creator and writer behind Rainbow History Class, a space for sharing the queer and trans history we so rarely have the opportunity to learn. Starting on TikTok in 2021, Rainbow History Class has since become a thriving global community. Hannah has createdcontent for brands like Netflix, VICE and Google Arts and Culture, and is currently making herown queer history in Melbourne with her partner and dog. This is her first book.