The Young Readers' LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Lingo and Phrases
by Chloe O. Davis
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Adapted from The Queens' English published in 2021
by Clarkson Potter
2024
336 pages
ISBN: 9781665926867
The Queens' English (Young Readers version) is adapted from a 2021 book also written by Chloe O. Davis. This version is aimed at much younger readers (not YA nor adults) who are interested in the language used by the LGBTQIA+ and drag community.
This concise compendium is a great asset for any library shelf and also a great gift for teens and/or families of teens.
From homophobia to deadname (a word with particularly negative connotations for those who have changed their birth names) to the idea of a gingerbread person (used to help all ages understand sexuality and gender), this dictionary covers it all. Simply put, this is a book all of us (every human) needs to read.
Understanding and accepting are the goals, and Chloe O. Davis has succeeded in making this a teachable moment! Kudos to the author!
Highly, highly recommended for every library. The ideas and terms are presented in a straight forward way in language easy to understand. This is NOT a book about sex or acting promiscuously. An extensive list of resources offers readers more information and guidance. Full color illustrations, Did You Know? boxes which offer even the most reluctant readers quick, interesting facts and the terms used in sentences for better understanding are highlights.
Grades 4 and up/ages 10 and up.
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