![]() ![]() Other figures discussed in the book that fall under the “Were they gay?” designation include William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau and even President James Buchanan. “Gay & Lesbian History For Kids” often has the difficult task of presenting history that at times can be considered speculative - for example, whether Katharine Lee Bates (who wrote the poem “America,” which would later be set to music as “America the Beautiful”) was a lesbian. The last 130 or so years of the timeline is then analyzed chapter by chapter, starting with an entry for July 22, 1893, though LGBT historical figures and events are still referenced in such times as ancient China and ancient Greece. Hodges ruling, the timeline manages to hit on key points in LGBT history beyond even the United States. From referencing the Greek poet Sappho to the very current Obergefell v. The book begins with a handy timeline which highlights significant events by year (much like Between The Line’s own smaller version in the Pride Source Yellow Pages). ![]() In celebration of LGBT History Month, author and former elementary school teacher Jerome Pohlen has written, “Gay & Lesbian History For Kids: The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights with 21 Activities.” The 180 page book is rife with photos, activities ranging from coloring to discussion, and historical information presented for children ages 9 and up. ![]()
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