Queer, There, and Everywhere

“The book’s tone is chatty, vivid, and informative, and it reminds readers that the human spectrum of sexuality and gender is not a modern invention.”

An amazing and amusing journey through history [...] with fascinating facts, cool illustrations, and a pop culture vibe, Queer, There, and Everywhere really does make learning fun.

"Sarah Prager does the impossible: she takes several millennia of complicated history and makes it accessible and fun for young readers. Prager [...] mixes light-hearted humor with impeccable scholarship so that the reader keeps turning the page to see 'what’s next.'"

“Well written, timely, and interesting; the profiles include a thoughtful, varied mix of queer historical figures .... Prager has captured moments from thousands of years of queer history-making in a captivating, illuminating read.”

“A rich exploration of gender identity and sexuality across time and nation, […] offer[ing] strong insight into the lives of individuals who broke barriers or simply lived life on their own terms.”

“Accessible, irreverent, and meticulously researched, at times heartbreaking and just as often wildly funny, this stunningly diverse survey of queer histories is a nourishing and inspiring addition to our arsenal of queer possibilities. Should be required reading for all of us, queer or not.”

“Wow. It isn’t easy to tell stories from across time and space of lives we would now call queer. Much less in an I-can’t-put-this-book-down way. Sarah Prager has done it, showing us all how to ‘live bravely.’”

“One of my favorite books of the year.”

“Written with a pop culture sensibility that will appeal to teen readers, the collection is a fascinating look at history through a different lens than what most history books provide. […] But don’t let her breezy style make you doubt Prager’s seriousness as a researcher. She has dug deep into the history vaults for biographical information, and includes quotes from letters and interviews, as evidenced in her extensive bibliography and notes section. [...] Hurray for Sarah Prager’s own splendid contribution to queer history!”

“Queer, There, and Everywhere is so conversational, fast paced, and infused with pop culture sensibilities that it tricks you into forgetting it’s a series of (incredibly timely) biographies. An absolute must-read.”

“A lively and informative introduction to queer history.”

“Written in a very conversational tone, this book is an important addition to library collections. Get this one up on your displays—there are plenty of teens who will be so glad to see a spotlight being shone on the important contributions of LGBTQIA+ people throughout history.”

“Presented in a breezy, conversational tone that will engage teens and make them laugh.… Should be placed in the hands of every LGBTQ teen so they’ll know that not only are they not alone, but they have a rich and diverse history–as well as the straight ones who should know that history too.”