Written & Illustrated by: Various, check out the individual posts below! For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Historical Figures Own Voices Bicultural Trans Experience LGBTQ Social-Emotional Learning Books are wonderful things. They reflect our own experiences and provide portals into the experiences of others. I wanted to provide a short roundup of recent…
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The Fighting Infantryman: The Story of Albert D.J. Cashier, Transgender Civil War Soldier
Written By: Rob Sanders Illustrated by: Nabi H. Ali For Ages: 6-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ History, Historical Figures, Military History, Trans Experiences, Friendship, Civil War. Summary: Sometime around the 1850’s, and Irish immigrant traveled with their stepfather from Ireland to America. In 1861 they enlisted in the Union army and fought in…
Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter Not Shade
Written By: Rob Sanders Illustrated by: Letizia Rizzo For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: BIPOC Protagonists, Confidence, Social-Emotional Learning, Ally, Friendship, Uniqueness, Being Yourself. Summary: This story is remarkable. I’m so glad it exists, it exists in so many beautiful nuanced spaces and I’m sincerely thrilled to be able to write a review…
Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution.
Written by: Rob Sanders Illustrated by: Jamey Christoph For ages: 5 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: LGBTQ, Activism, Community, Historical Events, Acceptance, Historical Figures. Summary: This book was written in a fascinating way. The narrator is the Stonewall Inn itself! Sanders expertly weaves together the history of the building starting with its construction in the 1840’s up to present day,…
Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights
want a copy of your own? more books about activism English 4-8 years Activism Peace Protesting Community Involvement Acceptance Courage Rob Sanders and Jared Andrew Schorr Summary: This book is an alphabetical look at how to peacefully protest. Non-traditional in it’s setup, this book offers suggestions about everyday activism one can become involved with, and…