(3) YA This history of the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights (originally published in the UK) begins in antiquity and progresses through Magnus Hirschfeld's groundbreaking 1900s research, to the seminal Stonewall Riots in 1969 and the civil rights victories of the present day. Sidebars profiling noteworthy people, including Anne Lister, Oscar Wilde, Marsha P. Johnson, and Matthew Shepard dot the chapters, along with testimonials from LGBTQ+ youth about "Why I Have Pride." Line drawings and rainbow colors make the retro design pop. The emphasis on international current affairs will broaden American readers' perspectives. The book concludes with a timeline, glossary, index, and a list of resources (PFLAG, the Trevor Project, etc.) for queer and questioning youth.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Also written by Rona Skene. Highlighting the challenges and achievements of one hundred–plus women worldwide in various fields and from different eras, this colorful guide is arranged into accessible categories such as "Clued-up Creatives," "Super Scientists," and "Leading Ladies." The wealth of information, more for some women than others, is creatively displayed in a busy but engaging layout adorned with photographs, illustrations, and sidebars. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Explore 360 series. Illustrated by Somchith Vongprachanh. Readers learn about ancient Egypt through the lens of the life, death, entombment, and archaeological discovery of the famous Egyptian pharaoh. While the book provides a wealth of information and historical background, Tutankhamun-specific discussion only appears midway through. A multitude of pictures, text boxes, and sidebars make the pages feel cluttered but are nonetheless valuable for bringing the history to life.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo