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Civil Rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, 'You can't be what you can't see.' In this collection of short biographies, readers will see the example of thirty young trailblazers representative of a generation that values intersectional, collaborative social justice and who are working to build a world that values everyone. Meet leaders who founded organizations for their liberation as teenagers, leaders who brought Black transgender representation to people's television screens, and leaders who successfully advocated for access to restrooms for transgender students. Meet the first transgender athlete to compete in Division I sports, and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry, film, fashion, and other mediums. Whether their work involves protesting, working with policymakers for change, or just existing in the world as their creative selves, each of these young leaders shares what brings them joy and keeps them motivated to do the work they do - even when it's hard - and their hope for better things to come.

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* ""Khullar's realistic portraiture focuses on figures' faces, and spot illustrations emphasize queer symbols that underscore the history and culture conveyed via Topping's empathetic and conversational text. This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""In this combination manual, educational material, and inspirational piece, Topping assembles in one place all the information queer youth may need. . . . A comprehensive look at queer lifestyles, resistance, and education while advocating for self-love and acceptance."" -- Booklist ""An inspiring intersectional portrait of powerful young people enacting social change."" -- Foreword Reviews ""Readers are likely to see their own identities reflected in these pages, which highlight the voices of people from many different gender, sexual, racial, and cultural identities. . . . Joyful and inspiring."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""A must-read for anyone looking to understand the future of -advocacy in a rapidly changing world."" -- School Library Journal ""Highly recommend that this book be the next birthday or holiday gift for the young people in our lives who are striving against headwinds to contain losses, retain gains, and construct a stronger tomorrow. The young people in our lives - and the rest of us! - need the inspiration."" -- Rodney Wilson, founder of LGBT History Month

""Readers are likely to see their own identities reflected in these pages, which highlight the voices of people from many different gender, sexual, racial, and cultural identities.... Joyful and inspiring."" -- Kirkus Reviews

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Kimm Topping, Ed.M. (they/them) is an educator, historian, and artist. As the founder of Lavender Education, they lead a national initiative that celebrates LGBTQIA+ history through arts, education, and youth organizing. Their extensive collaborations with educational institutions and organizations focuses on promoting the well-being and leadership of queer and trans youth. Prior to founding Lavender Education, Kimm managed the Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students in Massachusetts. They currently serve as a Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in gender and sexuality studies. In 2023, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition awarded Kimm the inaugural In-Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the transgender community across Massachusetts. Generation Queer is Kimm's first full-length book. Residing in the Boston area, Kimm also leads historical tours highlighting queer and feminist landmarks. Find them online at kimmtopping.com. Anshika Khullar (they/them) is a nonbinary artist, video creator, and speaker based in Southampton, England. They are an ALA Stonewall Book Award winner, Renaissance Accelerated Reader Award winner, and CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal longlist nominee for their work on The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta. They also published a coloring and activity book, Color Me Queer, and focus their work on identity and culture, including queerness, body neutrality, South Asian diaspora experiences, immigration, mental illness, and trauma. Find their work online at aorists.com.

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