History Comics: The Stonewall Riots: Making a Stand for LGBTQ Rights

By Archie Bongiovanni

Book Overview

Let this graphic novel be your time machine and experience history like never before History
Comics brings the past to life with unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and stunning
illustrations.

In this volume, experience the Stonewall Riots firsthand and meet iconic activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

Three teenagers--Natalia, Jax, and Rashad--are magically transported from their modern lives to the legendary Stonewall Inn in the summer of 1969. Escorted by Natalia's eccentric abuela (and her pet cockatiel, Rocky), the friends experience the police raid firsthand and are thrown into the infamous riots that made the struggle for LGBTQ rights front-page news.

● History brought to life: Explore the people, places, and events that shaped our world through engaging graphic novel storytelling

● Expertly researched: Created with historians and subject experts to deliver accurate, accessible, and engaging nonfiction

● Perfect for curious readers: A great choice for kids who love graphic novels, nonfiction, history, and social studies

● Supports classroom learning: Ideal for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and history education

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250618355
• ISBN13: 9781250618351
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7