Part political thriller, part meditation on social change, part love story, The Children of Harvey Milk tells the epic stories of courageous men and women around the world who came forward to make their voices heard during the struggle for equal rights. Featuring LGBTQ icons from America to Ireland, Britain to New Zealand; Reynolds documents their successes and failures, heartwarming stories of acceptance and heartbreaking stories of ostracism, demonstrating the ways in which an individual can change the views and voting behaviors of those around them. The book also includes rare vignettes of LGBTQ leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean who continue to fight for equality in spite of threats, violence, and homophobia. A touchstone narrative of the tumultuous journey towards LGBTQ rights, The Children of Harvey Milk is a must-read for anyone with an interest in social change. Updated in paperback, this new edition accounts for developments such as the US presidential candidacy of Pete Buttigieg.

"A unique look at how politics affect the LGBTQ community and the LGBTQ politicians that help bring about the changes needed for the community. Reynolds does an excellent job at not only looking at past politicians, but current game changes as well" - The Over the Rainbow Booklist committee of the American Library Associationâs GLBT Round Table

"Reynolds' work takes us on a global tour of key political battles for LGBTQ rights while reading like a novel. He skillfully weaves in moving stories" - most not widely knownthat brightly illustrate that persuasion in the halls of power has been often quite personal." -Ken Smith, National Co-Chair, Carolina Pride Alum Network

"Illuminating political and social history." - Kirkus

"Refreshingly ambitious in its global scope... an engrossing set of journalistic pieces."" - Gay & Lesbian Review

"The Children of Harvey Milk is a vital almost up to the minute barometer of where LGBTQ civil and human rights stand." - New York Journal of Books

"The book's group portrait of LGBTQ leaders who have labored for change is a reminder that representation matters. A scholarly analysis that will also appeal to politically engaged generalist readers." - Library Journal

"Here, readers will easily learn, and what they learn is absolutely inspiring. For political animals, this book is an easy choice. For the slightly clueless, it's a know-your-history book that doesn't dwell strictly domestically. For a casual reader, it may be challenging but in the end, The Children of Harvey Milk could be the most informative book you'll lay eyes on." - Terri Schlichenmeyer, BookwormSez column

"Offering a much-needed survey of the current LGBTQ political landscape, Reynolds tells the stories of the politicians and activists who have come after Milk, the first openly gay person elected to office in California... Demonstrating a real gift for storytelling, he allows the personal as well as the professional aspects of his subjects' lives to shine through."" - Times Higher Education