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Who was Harvey Milk? / by Corinne Grinapol ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524792794
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An official WhoHQ Book" |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Who was Harvey Milk? -- The Milks come to Woodmere -- Discoveries -- School days -- From the Navy to the classroom -- Heading West -- Getting political -- The mayor of Castro Street -- Victory at last -- In office -- A sad day in San Francisco -- Timelines. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Juvenile works. Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Campbell Library | J NF BIO MILK 2020 (Text) | 519021 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community. Even though his life and career were cut short, Harvey is still seen by many as one of the most famous and most significantly open LGBT officials ever elected in the United States. His life and legacy continue to inspire and unite the community"--