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For children, parents, librarians, teachers, and school counsellors!
Ages 4 to 8
Grades K to 3
Key Features
Expert, award-winning author: Saunders has a growing portfolio of books about important gay figures
Little told story: few books for children have documented Jones’ life
Useful year-round: AIDS walks take place all over the USA, and Pride Month in June and Gay History Month in October are good tie ins for this title
Nationwide representation: Every state and U.S. territory is represented by at least one panel on the quilt, so this story is widely useful
Publisher : Magination Press; 1st edition (October 12, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1433837390
ISBN-13 : 978-1433837395
Reading age : 4 – 8 years
Lexile measure : AD590L
Grade level : Kindergarten – 3
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 10 x 0.5 x 8 inches
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a powerful and moving tribute to those who lost their lives to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. And at the heart of this remarkable project is Cleve Jones, the visionary activist who founded the quilt in 1987.
Jones, a gay rights activist and longtime friend of Harvey Milk, was inspired to create the quilt after seeing a panel dedicated to his partner, Marvin Feldman, who had died of AIDS. He realized that by stitching together the individual panels of those who had passed away, he could create a powerful symbol of love, loss, and remembrance.
Since its inception, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has grown to encompass over 48,000 panels, each one telling the story of a life lost too soon. The quilt has been displayed in cities around the world, drawing attention to the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and honoring those who have died.
Jones’ dedication to the quilt and the cause of AIDS awareness has been unwavering. He co-founded the NAMES Project Foundation to oversee the quilt’s creation and display, and has spoken out tirelessly about the need for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and treatment.
As we continue to fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic, it is important to remember the legacy of Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Stitch by stitch, panel by panel, this powerful tribute serves as a reminder of the lives lost and the work that still needs to be done.
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