Sylvia and Marsha start a revolution! : the story of the trans women of color who made LGBTQ+ history
(Graphic Novel)

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Biographical comics.
Biographies.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Johnson, Marsha P., 1945-1992 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Johnson, Marsha P., 1945-1992 -- Juvenile literature.
Minority transgender women -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Minority transgender women -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Rivera, Sylvia, 1951-2002 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Rivera, Sylvia, 1951-2002 -- Juvenile literature.
Sexual minorities -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Transgender comics.
Local Subjects
Transgender resource collection.
Other Subjects
LGBTQ people -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

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Format
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc
26 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"First published by the author as a Kickstarter edition in 2019"--Title page verso.
General Note
Includes activities and glossary. Some simplifications and creative choices made to adapt this story for a juvenile audience.
Description
""Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It introduces children to issues surrounding gender identity and diversity, accompanied by a reading guide and teaching materials to further the conversation"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 4-8 Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3 Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)

Ellison, J. M., & Silver, T. (2021). Sylvia and Marsha start a revolution!: the story of the trans women of color who made LGBTQ+ history. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Ellison, Joy Michael and Teshika, Silver. 2021. Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!: The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Ellison, Joy Michael and Teshika, Silver. Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!: The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.

UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)

Ellison, J. M. and Silver, T. (2021). Sylvia and marsha start a revolution!: the story of the trans women of color who made LGBTQ+ history. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)

Ellison, Joy Michael, and Teshika Silver. Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!: The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.

Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.

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