The Queens' English. The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of lingo and colloquial phrases

Par : Chloe O. Davis
  • Nombre de pages336
  • FormatGrand Format
  • PrésentationRelié
  • Poids0.77 kg
  • Dimensions16,0 cm × 21,2 cm × 3,2 cm
  • ISBN978-0-593-13500-6
  • EAN9780593135006
  • Date de parution29/01/2021
  • ÉditeurPenguin Random House
  • IllustrateurTroy Lambert
  • IllustrateurCassandra Fountaine
  • IllustrateurMarc Uhre

Résumé

The Queens' English was created by and for gays, queers, queens, and everyone in between : LGBTQIA+ folks of all walks of life, gender expressions, sexual identities, abilities, and beyond. It is a landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language. This playful, inventive lingo has had major influence on everything from pop culture to key moments in intersectional queer history like the Harlem Renaissance, Stonewall, ACT UP, Marriage Equality, and the globalization of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Queens' English is packed with information. Here's what you'll find : An illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases. Usage notes, important for understanding the origin and appropriate usage of each term. Real-life examples of how to use each term in a sentence. History lessons that highlight iconic people, places, and events that have shaped queer language. A list of resources and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ folks.
Chloe O. Davis is a proud Black bisexual woman and debut author who works in the entertainment industry in New York. A graduate of Hampton University and Temple University, she has centered her creative platform on amplifying the narratives of Black culture and heightening the awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community. Davis's work as a dancer, actor, and creative has allowed her to travel to all fifty states and internationally.
In addition to performing at premier theaters across the country, such as New York City Center, the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, the Muny, and the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, she has appeared on PBS Great Performances with Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC, and Southern Landscape performed by the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO ! ).