Tales From Beyond the Rainbow
Ten LGBTQ+ fairy tales proudly reclaimed
$20.69
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2024
Summary
Ten epic stories of adventure and resilience featuring and celebrating LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes. Collected and adapted by Pete Jordi Wood and now published as a collection of queer classics for the first time.
These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the Af…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241545430 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241545439 |
| Author: | Pete Jordi Wood, Anshika Khullar, Ez Silva, Harry Woodgate, Jenn So, Mario Hounkanrin, Nontira Kigle, Sasha Staicu, Sophia Watts |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 129mm x 17mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Global fairy tales have been joyfully reclaimed in this collection, with stories from across the world featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Representative of so many members of the community and brought to life with vibrant illustrations. * Independent *This accessible, joyful sampling is both entertaining and educational, and a provocative springboard from which readers will be compelled to seek out more queer literature * Publishers Weekly, starred review *A creative and insightful achievement in folktale adaptation * Kirkus Reviews *A unique offering that gives the LGBTQIA+ community the representation they deserve in folk literature * Booklist *
About The Author
Pete Jordi Wood
Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a ‘fairy tale detective’ who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends.
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