Pride & persistence : stories of queer activism

Title
Pride & persistence : stories of queer activism

Personal Author EPSB
Mary Fairhurst, Breen

Summary
"Every day, people face discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity. The people between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves. Susan Ursel fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada for the right to have books with queer characters in schools. Sparkle Wilson runs an internship program for LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco that helps them build skills and grow their confidence. Itzayana Gutiérrez Arillo discovered the joy and global community of queer tango. Their stories prove that we can all make the world a little safer, kinder, and more inclusive."--

Other Title
Pride and persistence

Year Published
2023

Series
Do you know my name?

Physical Description
101 pages : portraits ; 23 cm

Subject
Political activists -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Gay activists -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Lesbian activists -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Gay rights -- Canada.
 
Sexual minorities -- Civil rights -- Canada.
 
Social justice -- Canada.
 
Sexual minorities -- Canada -- Biography.

Added Corporate Author
2SLGBTQQIA+ Resources

Summary
"Every day, people face discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity. The people between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves. Susan Ursel fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada for the right to have books with queer characters in schools. Sparkle Wilson runs an internship program for LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco that helps them build skills and grow their confidence. Itzayana Gutiérrez Arillo discovered the joy and global community of queer tango. Their stories prove that we can all make the world a little safer, kinder, and more inclusive."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN
9781772603491

Publisher
Toronto, Ontario : Second Story Press, [2023].


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Institutional Services Schools306.76 BREBook30706000479176Kennedale Non-Fiction
Institutional Services Schools306.76 BREBook30706000479168Aspen Program Non-Fiction