50 Queers Who Changed the World: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons
Dan Jones
50 Queers Who Changed the World: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons
Dan Jones · 2025
Banned in 1 country
About this book
LGBT people are some of the coolest in history – Freddie Mercury, Divine, Virginia Woolf, Marlene Dietrich, Andy Warhol... the list goes on. Queer subculture has had an enormous impact on style, music, science, art and literature. From Oscar Wilde, who defended his homosexual relationships in court, to Rupaul acting as an ambassador for drag on network television, queer people have fought to express their identities and make a difference. This book will celebrate the lives, work, and unique perspectives of the icons who changed the world. Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits and profiles, 50 Queers Who Changed the World is a tribute to some of the most inspirational people of all time
Censorship history
In 2025, "50 Queers Who Changed the World: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons" by Dan Jones was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This decision was influenced by complaints from local parent-teacher associations (PTAs) and conservative advocacy groups, which argued that the book was inappropriate for students. The bans were upheld in various school districts, reflecting a growing trend of challenges against LGBTQ+ literature in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+ |