Like a Mother Bear: How Jeanne Manford's Words Changed the World for Queer Kids, (Hardcover)

<b>This vibrant and empowering nonfiction picture book tells the true story of Jeanne Manford, whose historic march beside her son sparked a nationwide movement of support for LGBTQ+ families, reminding allies everywhere how much they can accomplish with courage, acceptance, and love.</b> <p>In 1973, words of support for queer people were hard to find. But Jeanne Manford, a regular mom who loved her son like a mother bear, spoke out when he was hurt at a gay rights protest. She showed up and marched for gay rights alongside him. She founded PFLAG, an advocacy group for friends and families of LGBTQ+ people. And when she began receiving letters from all over the United States, Jeanne wrote back! </p><p>Through her words, Jeanne became the mother bear that so many needed, showing thousands of queer people and their loved ones that they were not alone. Told in a mix of prose and quotes from Jeanne's letters, both sent and received, this touching biography is an inspiring reminder that <i>anyone</i> can change the world with their courage and love.</p>

• Like a Mother Bear: How Jeanne Manford's Words Changed the World for Queer Kids, (Hardcover)
• Author: Mary E Cronin
• ISBN: 9781665947183
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2027-03-09
• Page Count: 48