The Little Book of Queer Icons

By Samuel Alexander, Illustrated by Phil Shaw

An inspiring collection of the biographies of previously marginalized people whose stories deserve to be told and celebrated. Discover the fascinating stories behind 38 queer icons, all of them ground-breakers, risk-takers and game-changers. Whether they are activists, sportspeople, scientists, or superstars, every one of them have been a trailblazer in their field, and deserves to have their achievements celebrated the world over. Be empowered and inspired by their extraordinary life stories, their awesome achievements and their wonder-words of wisdom with this pocketbook of remarkable people, and prepare to be introduced to your new superheroes. This lovely little book is a must-own for any students of queer history and includes a reading and watch list for a deeper dive into these fascinating personalities. Notable figures include Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, George Takei, Freddie Mercury, Ellen DeGeneres, RuPaul, Margaret Cho, Laverne Cox, and Marlene Dietrich, and many more.

160 pages
Paperback
Dimensions 4.25 x 5.75 inches
Reading age 12+