Rainbow History Class

Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History

Hannah McElhinney

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Hardie Grant Books
08 March 2023

Social & cultural history; Society & Social Sciences; Popular culture; Gender studies, gender groups

Rainbow History Class is your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet.

So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer and creator of Rainbow History Class (as seen on TikTok), is here to help us all with this crash course. This history lesson isn’t dry and academic, nor is it glitter-soaked and reductive. It’s a comprehensive and entertaining romp through queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, gender-bending icons, pop-culture knowledge and incredible activists.

More than anything, Rainbow History Class will make you feel connected to the stories of our rich and vibrant community. This knowledge will help spark conversations between your friends and family and be a source of comfort as you stand up for yourself and your community. This illustrated hardback book is a celebration for all LGBTQ+ people, and an invitation to the newly out that says, ‘Welcome to the club, let’s get you caught up!’

By: Hannah McElhinney
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9781743798348
ISBN 10: 1743798342
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 08 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hannah McElhinney (she/her) is the creator and writer behind Rainbow History Class, a space for sharing the queer and trans history we so rarely have the opportunity to learn. Starting on TikTok in 2021, Rainbow History Class has since become a thriving global community. Hannah has created content for brands like Netflix, VICE and Google Arts and Culture, and is currently making her own queer history in Melbourne with her partner and dog. This is her first book.