What Was Stonewall?

This 'Who HQ' chapter book introduces young readers to the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal event in LGBTQ history. It explains how a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in 1969 led to a spontaneous protest that ignited the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The book covers the historical context of discrimination faced by the community and the bravery of those who stood up for their rights, making complex social history accessible and empowering for children aged 6-9.

How did a spontaneous protest outside of a New York City bar fifty years ago spark a social movement across America? Find out about the history of LGBTQ rights in this Who HQ title. In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, police arrived at the Stonewall Inn's doors and yelled, "Police! We're taking the place!" But the people in this New York City neighborhood bar, members of the LGBTQ community, were tired of being harassed. They rebelled in the streets, turning one moment into a civil rights movement and launching the fight for equality among LGBTQ people in the United States.