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"A picture book biography of tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King"--
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"As a child, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't, and she didn't want to be left out of any competition--especially soccer. In this powerful biography, readers will dance and dart down fields with Abby as she slingshots--balls thwump...whiz...whoosh--straight into goals, sweating and scoring her way from school league leader to U.S s National Team star. The story follows Abby through both success and setbacks...
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"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals."--
4. Laverne Cox
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Presents and illustrated look at the life American actress and LGBT advocate, Laverne Cox.
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"... discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking soccer player and activist."--Provided by publisher.
7. RuPaul
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Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and thats where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs....
8. Sally Ride
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"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
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Two wedding cake toppers tell the love story of the men they represent, Michael McConnell and Jake Baker, and their difficult journey to become the first married gay couple in the United States.
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"A picture book biography that tells the story of Dr. James Barry, born female, who lived as a man from age 18 to his death"--
11. Who is RuPaul?
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Learn about RuPaul Andre Charles, an Emmy-winning host, producer, television personality, and the world's most famous drag queen.
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Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community. Even though his life and career were cut short, Harvey is still seen by many as one of the...