Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History is a middle grade illustrated nonfiction book published by HarperCollins Children’s in May 2020. Read an excerpt here and listen to a clip from the audiobook here.

Take a journey through the lives of fifty revolutionary queer figures who made history in this groundbreaking illustrated biography collection from the author of Queer, There, and Everywhere. Did you ever wonder who invented the computer? Or who advised Martin Luther King Jr. on his nonviolent activism? Author Sarah Prager and illustrator Sarah Papworth bring to life the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people our history books forgot to mention. Delve into the lives of Wen of Han, a Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people; Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who’s helping engineer the robots of tomorrow, and so many more! From athletes (Billie Jean King) to doctors (Magnus Hirschfeld) and activists (Marsha P. Johnson) to painters (Frida Kahlo), LGBTQ+ people have made their mark on every century of human existence. This book is a celebration of the many ways these hidden heroes have made a difference and will inspire young readers to make a difference, too.

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Praise

“Prager presents each figure with enthusiasm and provides lots of interesting details that allow readers a glimpse into that person’s world.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“[A] lively look for middle grade readers at queer figures, present and past, who made an impact on the world…each accompanied by a dynamic portrait illustration by artist Sarah Papworth.” (Boston Globe)

“Easy to understand, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. […] Readers will enjoy the ease of dropping in and reading a little bit here and there.” (School Library Journal)

“This super-attractive compilation does […] much […] for the queer community. […] One-page thumbnail sketches are neither dry nor formulaic but rather lively and unique.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Engaging and digestible bios [that] celebrate the stories of people who have made their mark on history while loving who they loved” (USA Today)

“Filled with exciting, inspiring and heartbreaking stories, this is a wonderful reminder of LGBTQ+ peoples’ contributions to history.” (Book Riot)

“[W]ill have the effect of inspiring young readers. For middle-grade readers, it will likely be a compelling volume. […] Prager writes in an informal, approachable style while also providing substantial facts about each person’s life and motivations.” (Mombian)

“Phenomenal! […] You need to order this book IMMEDIATELY, I cannot stress this enough.” (The Tiny Activist)

“The history book we need that no school ever gave us. […] Every child should know this history!” (Think or Blue)

“This engaging audiobook will leave listeners impressed by the courage, determination, and accomplishments of these extraordinary heroes who broke barriers and changed the world for future generations.” (AudioFile)

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