Queerbook
Queerness is everywhere and it always has been. But queer stories, culture and communities have been often hidden . . .
‘This affirming whistlestop tour through queer history and culture features an A-Z of camp icons as well as protest timelines, changing terminology, iconic artists, music, film and more. Engaging, witty and thoughtful, it’s full of a supportive kindness that LGBTQ+ teens may find indispensable.’ –TheGuardian
Queerbook is an invitation to discover and celebrate queer joy, past and present. It’s a whistlestop tour of all the fun (and serious) queer stuff that the foghorn of straight culture drowns out, and that you deserve to know: heroes and histories, science and stories, art, spaces, music, film, TV, fashion – along with jargon-free breakdowns of terms from sexuality and gender identity, to code-switching, intersectionality, bi-erasure, straightwashing, and much, much more.
You don’t need any specific interests to read Queerbook – all you need is curiosity and a desire to learn more about what it means to be LGBTQ+. So, say no to the Straightrix and enter the technicolour world over the rainbow . . . Ready? Queer we go!
”'Essential reading for anyone, LGBTQ+ or not. Joyful, fascinating and empowering.” - Gillian Anderson
”'What a lovely and life-affirming book. I wish I’d had this growing up.” - Matt Lucas
”'A great place to begin your queer education” - Dean Atta
”'A joyful non-fiction guide through the queer world” - Heat Magazine - ☆☆☆☆☆
”'Pride is here, and in looking back, we have come a long way with some set-backs, but we cannot let it stop us from moving forward with both our voices, and sometimes, even our bodies to protect and keep our rights.” - The Old Gays
”'I would recommend this to any teenager, queer or not, just so they can learn some things and hopefully make some connections.” - Rebecca McCormick’s Authorial Blog