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The ABCs of Queer History should be in every classroom and library. If a book could help one child feel seen and educate that we all belong the world will be better for it.

This was a really cute history book. I usually am not a big fan of reading non-fiction but I really enjoyed this! I recognized a lot of the public figures that were mentioned in this book but there were a few people that I'd never heard about before. I also loved the art style. It was bright and colorful.

I was disappointed in this book. The rhyme scheme is nothing short of abysmal, even if the the contents are admirably comprehensive.

Going into this book I wasn't sure how the format or styling would work, but I am very glad to say that it all works.

In our current library climate I know that some librarians have to be cautious what they endorse and put on the shelf. Even in my community we are not immune from questions regarding our collection. I suspect fewer and fewer places in the country are. BUT this book is necessary.

As a librarian, I am always glad when I find a title that I can strongly support as being informative, inspirational, and needed. I would argue that this book does what is needed on library shelves right now by providing a simple resource, that is inspiring, and a great starting point for families that are needing exposure to LGBTQIA+ information for their younger kids. Exposure to queer history, queer icons, and queer terminology wrapped up in a message of unity and equity make this one title a very strong addition to a library or home collection.

This is a great introduction to Queer history for young readers. There are lots of Queer icons featured throughout and the text is both empowering and uplifting while being educational. There are a few areas where the rhyme isn’t quite right but overall it’s a great read. I will point out that the M for marriage might not work for all audiences as it’s very America centric. There’s also a few examples that folks may find issue with like X for X-gender where the rhyming text suggests that folks can simply decide their gender. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging. There’s tons of diversity through out. Like I said in the beginning, great introduction to some Queer history. Backmatter gives readers a bit more to explore. Still there’s some areas that could have used some work. I still plan to recommend this.

I really liked this book and I think it would be a great one to read with a kid, use as a teaching tool, or just browse as an adult reader! While it is an "ABC" book, don't let that fool you into thinking it's simple - each letter entry is a two page spread and most letters have multiple associated words and explaining paragraphs. I love a book like this because you can simplify it as necessary for the age/ understanding level of the child you are reading with. The drawn illustrations compliment the text and are a helpful scaffold for a child learning some new vocabulary.

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A cute ABC book about queer history! Each letter is accompanied with a rhyming verse that talks about an aspect of queer history. This would be fun to read together with kids (once they were old enough for this reading level) because of the rhyming nature. I also loved the illustrations here!

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The ABCs of Queer History is a celebration in every sense. The illustrations are engaging and brightly coloured, the voice in the text is energetic and inspiring, and the information is plentiful and varied. Each letter has a lot of information that can inspire further research to learn more about the people and events. The extensive back matter is a good place to start. I would recommend this title for older classroom readers, ages 8 and up simply because of the length. The text is masterfully crafted with rhyme and rhythm that never becomes sing-songy making it appropriate for older readers. I was surprised that the people highlighted in the book did not match the letters in their last names to the alphabet page but that did not detract from the book’s enjoyment.

Interesting and informative book. I wish the age range were clearer because an "ABC" book is generally for young children, but the content is a bit higher, and I can't see a 2nd or 3rd grader willingly choosing an "ABC" book.

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED! What a great book for kids to read and learn more about Queer History!

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I think books like these are so important and always manage to break down important history and ideas into bite-sized pieces for younger humans (below age 13, depending on how you use it). Definitely a good one to have as a resource in the classroom as a support to many different topics! I also really liked how specific activists, authors and figures etc are mentioned explicitly and also shown in the illustrations!

Also: LOVED the illustrations!!!

What could be better about this one is that it could be more consistent about the amount of text on each page. Some have like 3 sentences that are simple and rhyme perfectly, while others have two whole pages where it kind of seems like the author struggled to get their point across while also rhyming (some parts dropped the rhyme at times, and others have sentences that disrupted the flow of the rhymes). Rhymes and manageable sentences/text size are really important if one wishes a younger audience to engage more independently, or if being used in an English as a foreign language classroom.

Overall pretty good one and a good resource to have!

3.5⭐️

This ABC book is not for the younger reader that typically reads ABC books. The ABCs of Queer History is a lengthy book, full of encouraging anecdotes and bits of history. Each page is beautifully illustrated, and features one or more vocabulary words for each letter of the alphabet. Good for the nonfiction section- does not read like a story.

A good little book that is for more advanced readers than what the front cover makes it look like. It’s great for an older audience and would be good for preteens or teenagers, especially those who are allies or exploring their identity and sexuality. This would be great for teachers who are allowed to bring this into their classroom.

This picture book is wordy, but talks about amazing things and does a good job giving a basic overview of the queer community in a fun way.

“Despite our many differences, we all belong”.

I truly love this book and cannot wait to buy it in bulk for my students and friends. It does a great job of not only explaining queer history but empowering and embracing it. I love and ABC model. It helps students retain information better. I find the artwork fascinating as well. At times I wish it was a bit more spot on and defined however, they key people are recognizable.

This is excellent - much more than a simple alphabet book (which is kind of what I was expecting when I requested it). The illustrations are bright and colorful, and although on first glance it may look a little wordy, the whole thing is written in verse in a way that makes it easy to read aloud (I’m also very impressed with some of the slant rhymes!). There are introductions to all kinds of people - Barbara Jordan, Michael Sam, Harvey Milk, Bessie Smith…the list goes on.

It’s also so much about joy - celebrating being who you are. There’s great representation of all races, gender identities, body types, and abilities. Hopefully everyone finds themselves somewhere in the pages! There’s also a most excellent section at the end that breaks down all of the different terms and figures who are mentioned throughout the book. It could be great for starting conversations with children about who these people are and inspire them to learn more.

A fantastic book illustrating both the history and the joy of queer culture. I can’t wait to buy a physical copy for myself and our library. Though I’m sure it will face challenges in many areas, I’m also sure that it’s important kids and families have books like this with true representation. Highly recommend.

The ABCs of Queer History is an informative and creatively illustrated book that is a great introduction to the many facets of queer history.

I liked that for each letter of the alphabet, more than one word and or famous queer person was used and that the book includes many black queer people. It also does a great job of celebrating the accomplishments the queer community has gained while also making sure to say the fight is not over for queer people or anyone else.

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What an interesting way to give a positive overview of queer history! I liked the rhyming structure of the informative text. The colorful illustrations almost jumped off the page with energy. I especially appreciated the end notes which included facts about famous queer people and their contributions to history. May this book bring more understanding to those confused about what it means to be queer.