The Queens' English : the young readers' LGBTQIA+ dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases
(Book)

This playful, richly illustrated visual dictionary is the perfect reference book for anyone who's been curious about the diverse, wide-ranging histories that have contributed to LGBTQIA+ culture and vocabulary - and a celebration of every king, queen, butch, femme, and enby who has shaped the history, identity, and limitless imagination of queerness. Cheers to equality, visibility, representation, diversity, and, oh - yaaassssss, PRIDE!

"The Queens' English is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York's underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of RuPaul's Drag Race. The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use "kiki," "polysexual," or "transmasculine" in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more." --,Amazon.