Epic stories of love, adventure, and resilience featuring LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes, published as a collection of queer classics for the first time. These are...

Epic stories of love, adventure, and resilience featuring LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes, published as a collection of queer classics for the first time.

These are the fairy tales that history forgot--or concealed. Ten tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. Some are rare examples of LGBTQ+ folklore, like "The Dog and the Sailor," which features a male protagonist who meets his own handsome prince. These stories include folklore from Europe, Asia, and the African savanna. Vibrant illustrations from an international group of artists enhance the multicultural identities showcased here, including artists from India, Germany, Cape Verde, Russia, Canada, China, and more. They remind readers that folk tales are our tales, and invite them to be whoever they want to be. Researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history to collect and adapt these ten unforgettable stories celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and characters.

This title is already included on the Puffin Classics list, indicating its importance in preserving the ancient folklore of queer histories.

Author: Pete Jordi Wood
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780593889725
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/03/2025
Booklist 02/01/2025 pg. 82
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025
School Library Journal 03/01/2025 pg. 80
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2025

About the Author
Pete Jordi Wood is a British author, illustrator, and screenwriter who describes himself as a "fairy tale detective." He is based in Cornwall in the United Kingdom.