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Be amazing  Cover Image Book Book

Be amazing / by Desmond Is Amazing ; pictures by Dylan Glynn.

Is Amazing, Desmond. (Author). Glynn, Dylan, 1990- (Added Author).

Summary:

From drag-kid Desmond is Amazing comes an uplifting picture book about the history of the LGBTQ community and about being yourself.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0374312583
  • ISBN: 9780374312589
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Farrar Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 25.99
Subject: Gay liberation movement > History > Juvenile fiction.
Gay rights > History > Juvenile fiction.
Gays > Juvenile fiction.
Female impersonators > Juvenile fiction.
Individuality > Juvenile fiction.
Toleration > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch GRO JP IsAma 31681020134128 PICTURE Available -

Desmond is Amazing is a teenage drag performer, awarded LGBTQ+ advocate, author, outspoken gay youth, editorial and runway model, public speaker, fashion designer, film and TV actor, muse, and icon from New York City.

They are the founder of the Haus of Amazing, the first drag house for drag kids. Most importantly, they are an inspiration to many and a representation of hope for the future to come. Desmond’s motto is “be yourself, always.” They are the author of Be Amazing: A History of Pride.

Dylan Glynn is an award-winning animator, painter, and author based in Toronto, Canada. His multidisciplinary practice is characterised by its emotion, grace and sense of wild-movement.

His work has been recognized and exhibited by Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Somerset House and the Canadian Screen Awards. He is the author/artist of Rain Boy and illustrated Desmond Napoles' (aka Desmond is Amazing) Be Amazing: A History of Pride.


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