Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love
Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love
Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love
Description
Description
This is a story about a great injustice and how Edie Windsor boldly stood up for what was right and went up against the highest court in the United States.
Growing up in the 1930s, Edie Windsor hadn't always been bold. In fact, she was someone who played by the rules and loved math. Numbers added up right every time and equal meant equal. But when the US government refused to acknowledge the loving relationship of over forty years between her and her spouse Thea Spyer, Edie made a bold move and sued the US government!
In this comprehensive picture book biography, acclaimed author Michael Genhart shares the story of LGBTQ icon Edie Windsor and the pivotal case that set the stage to take down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In United States v. Windsor, Edie's tenacious spirit proved to the Supreme Court and the world that love is love and equal means equal.
About the Author
About the Author
Michael Genhart, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of several picture books including: I See You, Love Is Love, Rainbow: A First Book of Pride, and Spanish Is the Language of My Family. After being together for 22 years, Michael married the love of his life in 2008--when they could legally marry. He is thrilled to share Edie's and Thea's story about love, commitment, and courage with readers of all ages. You can learn more about him at michaelgenhart.com.
Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday is an illustrator originally from London and who grew up in New Jersey. Her art style and love of vibrant colors are heavily influenced by her Caribbean and Asian heritage. Her book publications include Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders and Willis Watson Is a Wannabe. Ras lives in the tristate area. You can see more of her work at rasillustration.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Edie for Equality is a loving tribute to a woman who stood up for love.... We owe a great deal to Edie for her courage and determination, and we owe a great deal to Michael Genhart and Cheryl Thuesday for bringing her story to life. This is an important and inspiring book." " -- Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy
"I can hardly imagine how different my childhood might have been had I been able to read a book about Edie Windsor.... Kudos to Genhart and Thuesday for recognizing how important it is to introduce children to a true American hero." -- Robbie Kaplan, lawyer
"The importance of Edie's story is conveyed effectively.... A solid picture-book biography of an unforgettable hero for queer rights activism." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A solid biography and an important addition to law and LGBTQIA+ collections." -- School Library Journal
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Publishing Information
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