Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker

Gilbert Baker was a gay activist and artist who created the rainbow flag, a symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ community. Baker's flag was first flown at the Gay Pride march in San Francisco in 1978, and it has since become a worldwide symbol of LGBTQ rights.

Baker was born in Kansas in 1951. He came out as gay in the early 1970s, and he quickly became involved in the gay rights movement. Baker was a talented artist, and he used his skills to create banners and posters for gay rights protests. In 1978, Baker was asked to create a flag for the Gay Pride march in San Francisco. He came up with the idea of a rainbow flag, with each color representing a different aspect of the LGBTQ community.

Sewing the Rainbow: A Story About Gilbert Baker

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Language	:	English
File size	:	16044 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

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The rainbow flag was an instant success. It was flown at Gay Pride marches all over the world, and it quickly became a symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ community. Baker's flag has been used in countless protests and demonstrations, and it has become a powerful symbol of LGBTQ rights.

Baker died in 2017, but his legacy lives on. The rainbow flag continues to be flown at LGBTQ events all over the world, and it is a reminder of Baker's tireless work for LGBTQ rights.

Sewing the Rainbow is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the life of Gilbert Baker. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baker's early life, his experiences as a gay man in the 1970s, and his creation of the rainbow flag as a symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ community.

Sewing the Rainbow is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. It is also a great book for children, as it teaches them about the importance of acceptance and diversity.

Reviews

"Sewing the Rainbow is a beautiful and inspiring story about the life of Gilbert Baker. Baker's rainbow flag is a powerful symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ community, and this book tells the story of its creation in a way that is both accessible and moving." - Lambda Literary Review

"Sewing the Rainbow is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. It is also a great book for children, as it teaches them about the importance of acceptance and diversity." - School Library Journal

"Sewing the Rainbow is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the life of Gilbert Baker. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baker's early life, his experiences as a gay man in the 1970s, and his creation of the rainbow flag as a symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ community." - The Advocate

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Sewing the Rainbow: A Story About Gilbert Baker

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16044 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

FREE