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All The Things She Said Daisy Jones An introspective dive into the fast moving world of queer culture. Unpacks some of the 21st century's biggest lesbian and bisexual moments to paint a portrait of what modern-day queerness looks like. A humorous and relevant book about being lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, transgender or just curious. The witty and factual text – which includes testimonials from people across the gender and sexual spectrums – is paired with hilarious illustrations. We Have Always Been Here Samra Habib A memoir of hope, faith and love, Habib's story shows how Muslims can embrace queer sexuality and families can embrace change. It is a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self and will resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone. Black on Both Sides A Racial History of Trans Identity C. Riley Snorton Through materials including fugitive slave narratives, Afro-modernist literature and Hollywood films, Snorton focusses on how slavery and the production of racialized gender provides the foundations for an understanding of gender as mutable. The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World Mason Funk Captures the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present through interviews with leaders, activists and ordinary people who made it happen. Exist Otherwise: The Life and Works of Claude Cahun Claude Cahun In the turmoil of the 1920s and '30s, Claude Cahun challenged gender stereotypes with her powerful photographs and writings: work that appears contemporary, or even ahead of our time, when viewed with twenty first-century eyes. As Good as a Marriage: The Anne Lister Diaries 1836 – 38 Jill Liddington When Anne Lister's diaries were first published they were hailed as a vital piece of lost lesbian history. The entries are a fascinating journey through one woman’s struggle against society’s expectations and have even been translated from code! This Book is Gay Juno Dawson

Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality Dr Julia Shaw Psychological scientist Julia Shaw draws from personal experience, science and pop culture to create a thoughtful, fun and engaging account of what it’s like to belong to the world’s largest sexual minority. The LGBTQ + History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained This diverse and global account explores and explains the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, and showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. Life Isn't Binary: On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantaffi Using bisexual and non-binary gender experiences, this book addresses the key issues with binary thinking regarding our relationships, bodies and emotions ultimately setting out a range of practices which may help us think in more non-binary ways. A Queer History of the United States for Young People Michael Bronski Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems and more, this book encourages young readers of all identities to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. Hidden from History: Reclaiming the Gay & Lesbian Past Various Authors This anthology sheds new light on the gay and lesbian past from places as diverse as the Athens of Plato, to Renaissance Italy, to Victorian London and peoples as varied as South African black miners, to American Indians, to Japanese samurai. Oscar and Bosie: A Fatal Passion Trevor Fisher This is the story of the relationship between Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, from the years in which Wilde rose to the pinnacle of theatrical success, through the catastrophe of trials at the Old Bailey and bitter separation, to the bleak years of exile that followed. From Prejudice to Pride: A History of LGBTQ+ Movement Amy Lame An inspiring retelling of the LGBTQ+ movement's struggle for civil rights. Charting the rise and achievements of movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it.

Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life Jonathan Van Ness Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness shares his personal experiences with issues such as body image. With the help of conversations with experts, he also offers perspectives on issues we are dealing with today such as white supremacy and transphobia. complexity. It widens the scope of what we think of as trans history by telling the stories of people across the globe whose experience of gender has been transgressive. Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender Dr Kit Heyam A history and celebration of gender in all its fluidity, ambiguity and A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of Secrets, Lies and Family Love Mohsin Zaidi Moving, sensitive and ultimately uplifting, Zaidi’s memoir traces his journey from devout Muslim childhood to living his authentic life. It Is about the power of love, belonging, and living every part of your identity. We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation Leighton Brown and Matthew Riemer Combines researched narrative with photographs to trace queer activism from late-nineteenth-century Europe to today. Enables us to truly see queer history unlike anything before. figures from history. Also includes messages from contemporary young members of the community explaining why they have pride in themselves – and why you should, too. Have Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement Stella Caldwell and Sue Sanders This inspirational history looks at key events and profiles significant LGBTQ+ Coming Out : The Emergence of LGBT Identities in Britain from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Jeffrey Weeks A compassionate social history charting the seismic impact of the gay liberation movement during the 1970s and beyond. homosexuality in classical antiquity. Includes well-known writings by Plato, Sappho and Aeschines, as well as less well known but highly relevant and intriguing texts such as graffiti, comic fragments and magical papyri. Homosexuality in Greece and Rome: A Sourcebook of Basic Documents Thomas K. Hubbard An essential perspective on