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''From Prejudice to Pride'' looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it. This book will inspire courage and pride in young LGBTQ+ people and help answer questions for all readers interested in gender and identity.
Follow LGBTQ+ history from ancient civilisations to the present-day, and learn about key events including the trial of Oscar Wilde, the Stonewall riots, the AIDS crisis, same-sex marriage and changing laws that have impacted on LGBTQ+ life. Gain insight into the shifting attitudes that have challenged lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the experiences that help us understand what it means to be LGBTQ+ today.
Filled with photographs documenting LGBTQ+ life from the past and present, and from around the world, this large format (20cm by 26cm) book is perfect for readers aged 11 and upwards.
Amy Lamé is a writer, broadcaster, activist, and performer. She currently serves as the Mayor of London's first Night Czar, overseeing the city's thriving night time economy and culture.
Author: Amy Lamé
Paperback 64 pages, Published June 2019
Originally published in hardcover - August 2017.