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Activism. Art. Community care. Education. These are the hallmarks of the work done by the youth highlighted in this collection featuring LGBTQ+ leaders working to make our world more inclusive.

Civil Rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, "You can't be what you can't see."

In this collection of short biographies, readers will see the example of thirty young trailblazers representative of a generation that values intersectional, collaborative social justice and who are working to build a world that values everyone.

Meet leaders who founded organizations for their liberation as teenagers, leaders who brought Black transgender representation to people's television screens, and leaders who successfully advocated for access to restrooms for transgender students. Meet the first transgender athlete to compete in Division I sports, and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry, film, fashion, and other mediums.

Whether their work involves protesting, working with policymakers for change, or just existing in the world as their creative selves, each of these young leaders shares what brings them joy and keeps them motivated to do the work they do-- even when it's hard--and their hope for better things to come.

Praise for Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators

STARRED REVIEW: "This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future."

— Publishers Weekly

"Readers are likely to see their own identities reflected in these pages, which highlight the voices of people from many different gender, sexual, racial, and cultural identities. . . . Joyful and inspiring."

— Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for anyone looking to understand the future of advocacy in a rapidly changing world."

— School Library Journal

"Generation Queer is an inspiring intersectional portrait of powerful young people enacting social change."

— Foreword Reviews

"It’s full of inspiring stories of young people, teen leaders, under-30 folks who want to represent and make change. The short biographies in this book are quick to read and they’ll help you understand that the next generation is not about to let things slide backwards."

— Washington Blade

"It is a collection meant to spotlight their achievements, as well as a collection intended to inspire other young people to stand up for themselves or their queer peers."

— Book Riot

"Joyful, revolutionary and thought-provoking, Generation Queer paves the way for a new wave of activists, perhaps your young reader will be one of them."

— Reading with Red + the Magpie

Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators

Buy now at

I may earn a commission from reader purchases. Thank you for your support.

Activism. Art. Community care. Education. These are the hallmarks of the work done by the youth highlighted in this collection featuring LGBTQ+ leaders working to make our world more inclusive.

Civil Rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, "You can't be what you can't see."

In this collection of short biographies, readers will see the example of thirty young trailblazers representative of a generation that values intersectional, collaborative social justice and who are working to build a world that values everyone.

Meet leaders who founded organizations for their liberation as teenagers, leaders who brought Black transgender representation to people's television screens, and leaders who successfully advocated for access to restrooms for transgender students. Meet the first transgender athlete to compete in Division I sports, and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry, film, fashion, and other mediums.

Whether their work involves protesting, working with policymakers for change, or just existing in the world as their creative selves, each of these young leaders shares what brings them joy and keeps them motivated to do the work they do-- even when it's hard--and their hope for better things to come.

Praise for Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators

STARRED REVIEW: "This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future."

— Publishers Weekly

"Readers are likely to see their own identities reflected in these pages, which highlight the voices of people from many different gender, sexual, racial, and cultural identities. . . . Joyful and inspiring."

— Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for anyone looking to understand the future of advocacy in a rapidly changing world."

— School Library Journal

"Generation Queer is an inspiring intersectional portrait of powerful young people enacting social change."

— Foreword Reviews

"It’s full of inspiring stories of young people, teen leaders, under-30 folks who want to represent and make change. The short biographies in this book are quick to read and they’ll help you understand that the next generation is not about to let things slide backwards."

— Washington Blade

"It is a collection meant to spotlight their achievements, as well as a collection intended to inspire other young people to stand up for themselves or their queer peers."

— Book Riot

"Joyful, revolutionary and thought-provoking, Generation Queer paves the way for a new wave of activists, perhaps your young reader will be one of them."

— Reading with Red + the Magpie