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The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

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Thanks to the work of courageous individuals and energized organizations, great strides have been made in LGBTQ+ civil rights since the 1950s. These strides include the affirmation of marriage equality, enactment of anti-discrimination laws, and freedom to serve openly in the military. Despite such groundbreaking victories, achieving full equality remains a struggle. Readers will learn about the history of this fight, the activists, and the allies who've used their voices to spur progress. They will also discover the tools to safely and consciously support LGBTQ+ rights.

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    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2019

      Gr 7 Up-Readers looking to take a deep dive into activism and political engagement will be well served by this comprehensive series about the impassioned advocacy, transformative moments, and influential legislative impact of major social change movements. Landmark events, progress, challenges, and the important work of changemakers, from individual citizens to organizations and communities, are detailed. Moving from its earliest history to new generations continuing the work to maintain and expand rights, protections, and privileges, these books provide clear arguments and analysis. The focus is generally on North America, with the volume on the environment providing a more global view. Nearly all editions offer a chapter on empowering readers to find a cause and suggest ways to get involved. Sidebars explore certain subjects more in depth. Powerful photographs, both historical and contemporary, enhance the texts. VERDICT Suitable for all collections, these thorough titles educate and inspire.

      Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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