"A picture book about the trans women of colour who started an LGBTQ+ revolution. Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It introduces children to issues surrounding gender identity and diversity, accompanied by a reading guide and teaching materials to further the conversation. A picture book telling the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender women of colour who fought for LGBTQ+ equality. Depicting the events that surrounded the Stonewall Riots, this is a playful introduction to trans identities and LGBTQ+ history for young children." -- publisher
Themes & Content
- Genres
- Non-Fiction
- Central Theme Categories
- Biography/Autobiography
- Informational
- Oppression & Resilience
- Ethnicity
- Multiethnic
- Puerto Rican
- Unspecified
- Venezuelan
- Gender Representation
- Girls/Women
- Transgender Non-binary
- Race / Culture
- Bi/Multiracial/Mixed Race
- Black/African/African American
- Brown-Skinned and/or Race Unspecified
- Latinx/Hispanic/Latin American
- Character Prominence
- Joint Main
- Secondary
