The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets

Easy to understand history of LGBTQ+ past and struggle to gain rights and equality. I liked that the book used photos and items from the times and explained how they were used in the fight or oppression of homosexuals. I also liked that there were explanations of what life was like for them and how homosexuals started to organize and stand up to the police. There is a bit of humor as she explains the kick lines. I can picture that in my mind. I appreciated that she did not whitewash how society treated and abused gays, lesbians, and transgendered people. Nor did she deny that there were divisions amongst the different groups trying to get their rights and equality for homosexuals. This is good start for 10 & up to understand the LGBTQ+ show more fight and how far they have come. show less

4.2 Enjoyed this! An important look back at the Stonewall Inn and events that lead to the LGBTQ revolution we’re still experiencing today. The treatment some people endured in the 1960s and earlier is appalling. We still have a ways to go but the country has come a long way in terms of equality and fair treatment for people with various lifestyles and sexual preferences.

***History of the Stonewall riots organized by objects that you might see in a museum…signs, leaflets, photographs, etc. Includes index and extensive bibliography. I was distracted by a photo on page 25 labeled Fred Kameny but the accompanying article talks about Frank Kameny…there was no mention of Fred…a typo?

The Stonewall Uprising included a series of protests by the gay community in the summer of 1969 after a police raid in New York City. Many historians consider this event to have sparked the LGBTQ+ movement that continues today.

Read the recently published middle grades children's book, then learn more at the website:

THE STONEWALL RIOTS: COMING OUT IN THE STREETS by Gayle E. Pitman tells the story of the 1969 demonstrations that launched the LGBTQ+ movement.

Visit the Stonewall National Monument National Park Service website to learn about the site of the Stonewall protests. The website contains a history of the events and connections to the people, parks, and places associated with LGBTQ heritage.

Stonewall National Monument show more target="_top">https://www.nps.gov/ston

ARC courtesy of Abrams Books for Young Readers. show less