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LGBTQIA+ History Month Reads

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October is LGBTQIA+ History Month! Enjoy books that explore personal and shared history.

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KCLSDiversity

King County Library System

15 items

15 items

Real Queer America

Real Queer America

LGBT Stories From Red States

by Allen, Samantha

Book - 2020

Samantha was once a suit-and-tie wearing missionary. Now she's a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. In this book, she explores queer stories in red states across the U.S. Samantha was once a suit-and-tie wearing missionary. Now she's a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. In this book, she explores queer stories in red states across the U.S. Show less

Samantha was once a suit-and-tie wearing missionary. Now she's a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. In this book, she explores queer stories in red states across the U.S. Samantha was once a suit-and-tie wearing missionary. Now she's a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. In this book, she explores queer stories in red states across the U.S. Show less

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Rainbow Revolutionaries

Rainbow Revolutionaries

50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History

by Prager, Sarah

Book - 2020

A fun, pop-culture filled book with bold illustrations. Learn the life stories of some notable LGBTQIA+ people who have made history. A fun, pop-culture filled book with bold illustrations. Learn the life stories of some notable LGBTQIA+ people who have made history. Show less

A fun, pop-culture filled book with bold illustrations. Learn the life stories of some notable LGBTQIA+ people who have made history. A fun, pop-culture filled book with bold illustrations. Learn the life stories of some notable LGBTQIA+ people who have made history. Show less

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Ace

Ace

What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

by Chen, Angela

Book - 2020

How does defining "normal" limit how we view sex and relationships? How does existing outside of "normal" celebrate sexuality and queerness? A careful look at culture. How does defining "normal" limit how we view sex and relationships? How does existing outside of "normal" celebrate sexuality and queerness? A careful look at culture. Show less

How does defining "normal" limit how we view sex and relationships? How does existing outside of "normal" celebrate sexuality and queerness? A careful look at culture. How does defining "normal" limit how we view sex and relationships? How does existing outside of "normal" celebrate sexuality and queerness? A careful look at culture. Show less

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Transgender Warriors

Transgender Warriors

Making History From Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman

by Feinberg, Leslie

Book - 1996

Far from being a modern trend, this author argues that transgender people have always existed. Examine the past through the lens of history, memoir, and gender studies. Far from being a modern trend, this author argues that transgender people have always existed. Examine the past through the lens of history, memoir, and gender studies. Show less

Far from being a modern trend, this author argues that transgender people have always existed. Examine the past through the lens of history, memoir, and gender studies. Far from being a modern trend, this author argues that transgender people have always existed. Examine the past through the lens of history, memoir, and gender studies. Show less

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50 Queers Who Changed the World

50 Queers Who Changed the World

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons

by Jones, Daniel

Book - 2017

A celebration of the lives, work, and unique perspectives of 50 LGBTQIA+ icons. Includes notable allies. Illustrated portraits and profiles. A celebration of the lives, work, and unique perspectives of 50 LGBTQIA+ icons. Includes notable allies. Illustrated portraits and profiles. Show less

A celebration of the lives, work, and unique perspectives of 50 LGBTQIA+ icons. Includes notable allies. Illustrated portraits and profiles. A celebration of the lives, work, and unique perspectives of 50 LGBTQIA+ icons. Includes notable allies. Illustrated portraits and profiles. Show less

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Asegi Stories

Asegi Stories

Cherokee Queer and Two-spirit Memory

by Driskill, Qwo-Li

Book - 2016

In Cherokee "Asegi udanto" refers to people who either fall outside of or mix men’s and women’s roles. An important exploration of gender and sexuality in Cherokee cultural memory. In Cherokee "Asegi udanto" refers to people who either fall outside of or mix men’s and women’s roles. An important exploration of gender and sexuality in Cherokee cultural memory. Show less

In Cherokee "Asegi udanto" refers to people who either fall outside of or mix men’s and women’s roles. An important exploration of gender and sexuality in Cherokee cultural memory. In Cherokee "Asegi udanto" refers to people who either fall outside of or mix men’s and women’s roles. An important exploration of gender and sexuality in Cherokee cultural memory. Show less

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Sylvia and Marsha Start A Revolution!

Sylvia and Marsha Start A Revolution!

The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History

by Ellison, Joy Michael

Book - 2021

The story of two transgender women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality. The story of two transgender women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality. Show less

The story of two transgender women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality. The story of two transgender women of color who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality. Show less

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Sporting Gender

Sporting Gender

The History, Science, and Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes

by Harper, Joanna

Book - 2020

An approachable review of the science and history of gender in sports. Written by a transgender athlete, this is an even-handed look at a complex discussion. An approachable review of the science and history of gender in sports. Written by a transgender athlete, this is an even-handed look at a complex discussion. Show less

An approachable review of the science and history of gender in sports. Written by a transgender athlete, this is an even-handed look at a complex discussion. An approachable review of the science and history of gender in sports. Written by a transgender athlete, this is an even-handed look at a complex discussion. Show less

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Black. Queer. Southern. Women

Black. Queer. Southern. Women

An Oral History

by Johnson, E. Patrick

Book - 2018

Through the personal stories of queer southern Black women, this book explores identity. How does race, sexuality, gender, and class shape lives? Through the personal stories of queer southern Black women, this book explores identity. How does race, sexuality, gender, and class shape lives? Show less

Through the personal stories of queer southern Black women, this book explores identity. How does race, sexuality, gender, and class shape lives? Through the personal stories of queer southern Black women, this book explores identity. How does race, sexuality, gender, and class shape lives? Show less

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Native Country of the Heart

Native Country of the Heart

A Memoir

by Moraga, Cherríe

Book - 2019

A queer Latina feminist shares her personal history. Hers is a story of reckoning with white American history. As well, it is a fearless love letter to her culture, heritage, and family of origin. A queer Latina feminist shares her personal history. Hers is a story of reckoning with white American history. As well, it is a fearless love letter to her culture, heritage, and family of origin. Show less

A queer Latina feminist shares her personal history. Hers is a story of reckoning with white American history. As well, it is a fearless love letter to her culture, heritage, and family of origin. A queer Latina feminist shares her personal history. Hers is a story of reckoning with white American history. As well, it is a fearless love letter to her culture, heritage, and family of origin. Show less

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The 2000s Made Me Gay

The 2000s Made Me Gay

Essays on Pop Culture

by Perry, Grace

Book - 2021

A hilarious collection of essays exploring the culture of the 2000s. The author asks: how did this very straight decade create such a queer woman? A hilarious collection of essays exploring the culture of the 2000s. The author asks: how did this very straight decade create such a queer woman? Show less

A hilarious collection of essays exploring the culture of the 2000s. The author asks: how did this very straight decade create such a queer woman? A hilarious collection of essays exploring the culture of the 2000s. The author asks: how did this very straight decade create such a queer woman? Show less

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Unprotected

Unprotected

A Memoir

by Porter, Billy

Book - 2021

Billy Porter's autobiography. His personal history is an intersection of race, art, and sexuality. Porter's courage to be himself has made him an inspiration. Billy Porter's autobiography. His personal history is an intersection of race, art, and sexuality. Porter's courage to be himself has made him an inspiration. Show less

Billy Porter's autobiography. His personal history is an intersection of race, art, and sexuality. Porter's courage to be himself has made him an inspiration. Billy Porter's autobiography. His personal history is an intersection of race, art, and sexuality. Porter's courage to be himself has made him an inspiration. Show less

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The Gentrification of the Mind

The Gentrification of the Mind

Witness to A Lost Imagination

by Schulman, Sarah

Book - 2012

A memoir of the AIDS years. The author's experience illustrates a before and after of gay culture. How did national attention tone down the vibrant individuality of queerness? A memoir of the AIDS years. The author's experience illustrates a before and after of gay culture. How did national attention tone down the vibrant individuality of queerness? Show less

A memoir of the AIDS years. The author's experience illustrates a before and after of gay culture. How did national attention tone down the vibrant individuality of queerness? A memoir of the AIDS years. The author's experience illustrates a before and after of gay culture. How did national attention tone down the vibrant individuality of queerness? Show less

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Black on Both Sides

Black on Both Sides

A Racial History of Trans Identity

by Snorton, C. Riley

Book - 2017

Explore the important history of the intersection of Black and trans identity. How do we frame these stories today? What impact does this history have on these identities? Explore the important history of the intersection of Black and trans identity. How do we frame these stories today? What impact does this history have on these identities? Show less

Explore the important history of the intersection of Black and trans identity. How do we frame these stories today? What impact does this history have on these identities? Explore the important history of the intersection of Black and trans identity. How do we frame these stories today? What impact does this history have on these identities? Show less

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Never Silent

Never Silent

ACT UP and My Life in Activism

by Staley, Peter

Book - 2022

The AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power - ACT UP - changed the course of the AIDS pandemic. Peter Staley organized some of the group's boldest actions. He shares the inside story in this book. The AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power - ACT UP - changed the course of the AIDS pandemic. Peter Staley organized some of the group's boldest actions. He shares the inside story in this book. Show less

The AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power - ACT UP - changed the course of the AIDS pandemic. Peter Staley organized some of the group's boldest actions. He shares the inside story in this book. The AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power - ACT UP - changed the course of the AIDS pandemic. Peter Staley organized some of the group's boldest actions. He shares the inside story in this book. Show less

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