{"product_id":"9781419780806","title":"PRE-ORDER NOW What Kind of Queen? : A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist Jose Sarria by Andrew W. Shaffer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 28\/05\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA joyous picture book biography of Jos? Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United StatesOnce upon a time, there lived a boy named Jos? who dreamed of becoming royalty-and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect.   A child of immigrants from Colombia, Jos? Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen: he fought against evil by serving in WWII, helping to liberate a Nazi concentration camp; he inspired others to be their authentic selves by performing at San Francisco's Black Cat Caf?, a haven for artists and activists; and he cared for his community through his LGBTQ+ advocacy work, including the establishment of the Imperial Court System, a global charitable organization that still thrives today.   Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420581015925,"sku":"9781419780806","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781419780806.jpg?v=1764611048","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781419780806","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}