NetGalley Review: Queer Heroes by Arabelle Sicardi

A big part of what I do at work is try to keep the collection fresh and interesting for our younger readers.  The middle grade kids are the hardest demographic to entice to the library.  Additionally, I want the books and media we have to reflect inclusion and diversity.  In a small town like ours, this may be the only outlet for some kids to explore all the great ways that may be different from their peers.  In that vein, I was very excited to read Queer Heroes by Arabelle Sicardi.  

Queer Heroes is a visually appealing, well written introduction to many LGBTQ+ icons.  The little blurbs for each individual provide a nice overview of their life and impact on the LGBTQ+ community.   A wealth of ethnicities and nationalities are represented making this a great overview of LGBTQ+ politics the world over. The illustrations are vivid and the format makes this a book you can binge read, then come back to time and time again.  

I would love to see more titles like this produced, with an increase in representation for additional identities within the LGBTQ+ community.  As someone striving to create an inclusive and welcoming Teen/Tween collection at our small library, this book offers a great jumping off point for young readers with an interest in LGBTQ+ history and leaders.  I will definitely be requesting this for purchase at my library as a great addition to our Teen/Tween Non-Fiction collection.