Stonewall : breaking out in the fight for gay rights / Ann Bausum.
"A dramatic retelling of the Stonewall riots of 1969, introducing teen readers to the decades-long struggle for gay rights"-- Provided by publisher.
"That's the Stonewall. The Stonewall Inn. Pay attention. History walks through that door. In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens. The Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run, filthy, overpriced bar in New York City's Greenwich Village, was one of them. Policeraids on gay bars happened regularly in this era. But one hot June night, when cops pounded on the door of the Stonewall, almost nothing went as planned. Tensions were high. The crowd refused to go away. Anger and frustration boiled over. The raid became a riot. The riot became a catalyst. The catalyst triggered an explosive demand for gay rights. Ann Bausum's riveting exploration of the Stonewall Riots and the national Gay Rights movement that followed is eye-opening, unflinching, and inspiring"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670016792
- ISBN: 0670016799
- ISBN: 9780147511478
- Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group, 2015.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-115) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Chapter 1 Flash Point 3 -- Chapter 2 Closet 11 -- Chapter 3 Shut It Down 23 -- Chapter 4 Raid! 35 -- Chapter 5 Revolution 47 -- Chapter 6 Street Wars 57 -- Chapter 7 Awakening 65 -- Chapter 8 Gay Pride 73 -- Chapter 9 Gay Plague 83 -- Chapter 10 Rainbow 93.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1180L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 8 4 175324.
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Gay men > United States > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Lesbians > United States > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Stonewall riots.
Gay men.
Lesbians.
Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | YA 307.766 BAU (Text) | 36015000116489 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
