Edie for Equality

Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love
By Michael Genhart, Cheryl Thuesday
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This is a story about a great injustice and how Edie Windsor boldly stood up for what was right and went up against the highest court in the United States.

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Description

Growing up in the 1930s, Edie Windsor hadn’t always been bold. In fact, she was someone who played by the rules and loved math. Numbers added up right every time and equal meant equal. But when the US government refused to acknowledge the loving relationship of over forty years between her and her spouse Thea Spyer, Edie made a bold move and sued the US government!

In this comprehensive picture book biography, acclaimed author Michael Genhart shares the story of LGBTQ icon Edie Windsor and the pivotal case that set the stage to take down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In United States v. Windsor, Edie’s tenacious spirit proved to the Supreme Court and the world that love is love and equal means equal.

About the Creators

Michael Genhart author photo: Michael has short, gray hair, wears a pink collared shirt under a navy sweater, and stands in front of a leafy background.
Michael Genhart

Michael Genhart, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of several picture books including: I See You, Love Is Love, Rainbow: A First Book of Pride, and Spanish Is the Language of My Family. After being together for 22 years, Michael married the love of his life in 2008--when they could legally marry. He is thrilled to share Edie's and Thea's story about love, commitment, and courage with readers of all ages. You can learn more about him at michaelgenhart.com.

Cheryl Thuesday

Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday is an illustrator originally from London and who grew up in New Jersey. Her art style and love of vibrant colors are heavily influenced by her Caribbean and Asian heritage. Her book publications include Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders and Willis Watson Is a Wannabe. Ras lives in the tristate area. You can see more of her work at rasillustration.com.

Reviews

  • "Edie for Equality is a loving tribute to a woman who stood up for love. . . . We owe a great deal to Edie for her courage and determination, and we owe a great deal to Michael Genhart and Cheryl Thuesday for bringing her story to life. This is an important and inspiring book." "Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy

    - Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy
  • "I can hardly imagine how different my childhood might have been had I been able to read a book about Edie Windsor. . . . Kudos to Genhart and Thuesday for recognizing how important it is to introduce children to a true American hero."

    - Robbie Kaplan, lawyer

Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781643795829
  • Price $20.95
  • Publication Date May 20, 2025
  • Trim Size 10.5 × 8.5 in
  • Weight N/A
  • Page Count 40
  • Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JNF / LGBT
  • BISAC Category 2 JNF / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
  • BISAC Category 3 JNF / Social Science / Politics & Government
  • Themes Biography / Memoir, Conflict resolution, Courage, Discrimination, Diversity, Dreams & Aspirations, Empathy / Compassion, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Leadership, LGBTQIA+, Nonfiction, Optimism / Enthusiasm, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence / Grit, Pride, Protest, Social Justice & Activism, United States History
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 7 - 13
  • Grade Range Grades 2 - 8
  • Guided Reading W
  • DRA 60
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
  • ADA Site Compliance-Accessibility Policy