The first history of gay rights for teen readers, written by award-winning nonfiction author Ann Bausum.
"That s the Stonewall."
"The Stonewall Inn."
"Pay attention."
"History walks through that door."
In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens. The Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run, filthy, overpriced bar in New York City s...