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From Riot to Rainbow: The Story of the Stonewall Riots for Teens

From Riot to Rainbow: The Story of the Stonewall Riots for Teens

Grevan, Hollis

Paperback

Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN10: 130001105X
ISBN13: 9781300011057
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Jul 15 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
On a hot summer night in 1969, a group of young queer people in New York City stood up to police harassment - and sparked a movement that would change history. This gripping, true story brings readers right into the heart of the Stonewall riots and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights that followed. Told in a bold, conversational style perfect for teens, this book dives deep into the lives of the people who refused to be silenced. It explores what it meant to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer in a time when even holding hands in public could get you arrested. Through vivid storytelling and powerful eyewitness accounts, readers will meet the drag queens, street kids, trans women, activists, and allies who turned a neighborhood bar into the birthplace of a global movement. More than just a history, this is a call to action - encouraging young readers to see themselves as part of the ongoing fight for equality and justice. With honest discussions about identity, courage, protest, and pride, it reminds everyone that change starts with ordinary people choosing to stand up, speak out, and refuse to hide. A moving, unforgettable story about the night a riot became a revolution - and how its echoes can still be heard today.

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