October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Join author Sarah Prager as she shares fascinating stories from LGBTQ+ history you’ve never heard before. We’ll learn why LGBTQ+ matters, how far back it goes, how it has shaped the world, and who some of the most interesting individuals from it are.

About the speaker:
Sarah Prager is the author of four books on LGBTQ+ history for youth. Her young adult book, Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World, received numerous distinctions including three starred reviews and being named a 2017 Best Book for Teens by the New York Public Library and a new expanded edition will be released on June 6, 2023. Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History, Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders, and A Child’s Introduction to Pride, each also share the stories of LGBTQ+ historical figures for ages 4 – 18. Sarah has presented on LGBTQ+ history to over 200 audiences across eight countries, including two U.S. embassies. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, HuffPost, NBC News, and other national outlets. Learn more at www.sarahprager.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

At the Jones Library – 43 Amity Street – Amherst – Tel: 413-259-3090

Woodbury Room