Queer As All Get Out: 10 People Who’ve Inspired Me
by Shelby Criswell
Publication Date: October 2021
6” x 9”
192 pages
Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781951491079
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What People Are Saying
“A beautiful showcase of what it’s like to have a conversation with history. Queer people have existed throughout time and their lives echo in our actions and our love.” —Archie Bongiovanni, author of A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
“I can't wait to gift this queer history book to every teen I know. Queer and trans icons carving out ways to thrive reminds me of how resilient and wonderful humans can be.” —Sarah Mirk, author of Guantanamo Voices
A delightful tour of personal heroes—people who lived with bravery, integrity, and creativity—visualizing the proud history of sexual and gender diversity. —Hazel Newlevant, author of No Ivy League
"An outstanding collection of the vital stories of important and under-heralded queer figures, paired with Shelby's always excellent art and a touching personal narrative."—Matt Lubchansky, artist and associate editor of The Nib
"An illuminating read about the lives of ten lesser-known queer historical heroes, drawn in an engaging and personable fashion."—Melanie Gillman, author of As the Crow Flies and Stage Dreams
"An exciting, essential addition to the queer canon. Shining a light on a diverse group on extraordinary queer folks from the past, and reminding us exactly why these stories are so vital. This book is a treasure!"—Ashley Robin Franklin, author of That Full Moon Feeling
"Books like this are so important! Just by reading about the queer activists of our past, a community forms around you. And that community will give you power." —Steenz, cartoonist of Heart of the City
"A heartfelt love letter to the oft-forgot pioneers of the global queer movement.” —Ronnie Garcia
Synopsis
Take a walk with one queer artist from Texas and explore the lives of ten LGBTQ+ people from history.
What does it take to live your truth? And how do we each navigate the struggle for personal acceptance within a society that is so often intolerant? In this galvanizing story of resilience, Shelby Criswell takes us by the hand and leads us through the lived experiences of ten inspiring people. Each an example of how to find your way as your own authentic self. Featuring illustrated biographies of Mary Jones, We’wha, Magnus Hirschfeld, Dr. Pauli Murray, Wilmer “Little Ax” Broadnax, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Carlette Brown, Nancy Cárdenas, Ifti Nasim, and Simon Nkoli.
About the Author
Shelby Criswell is a queer comics creator living in San Antonio, Texas. They studied at the Santa Fe Institute of Art and Design as well as at Academy of Arts University. Shelby is an author of the Terminal Punks comic series and has also illustrated comics for The Nib. This is their first graphic novel.
