Pride & persistence : stories of queer activism
Title
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Pride & persistence : stories of queer activism
Personal Author EPSB
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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
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2023
Series
:
Do you know my name?
Physical Description
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101 pages : portraits ; 23 cm
Subject
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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
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9781772603491
Publisher
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Toronto, Ontario : Second Story Press, [2023].
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Institutional Services Schools | 306.76 BRE | Book | 30706000479176 | Kennedale Non-Fiction |
| Institutional Services Schools | 306.76 BRE | Book | 30706000479168 | Aspen Program Non-Fiction |