Are You a Friend of Dorothy?Are You a Friend of Dorothy?

"Even today, people who fall outside of the binary spectrum of sexuality have difficulty in many aspects of their lives, but in the earlier parts of the 20th century in the United States, things were even more challenging. Luckily, there were ways that people could come together and be themselves, even when the outside world was less than accommodating. To do this, people would ask one another if they were a friend of Dorothy, and it was the answer to this question that would dictate future interactions among those individuals. This nonfiction narrative connects young readers with the very real tools with which people 100 years ago built bridges among one another. Using colorful imagery, straightforward, honest language, and an accessible storytelling structure, this book makes history feel more immediate and tangible to children."--School Library Journal.