Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love

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.

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.

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 "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.