Learn about the actions of gay history makers in this book, ranging from the pioneering campaigning of Henry Gerber and Larry Kramer to the Stonewall community's expressions of protest and the groundbreaking artistic careers of Oscar Wilde, Ellen DeGeneres and Sir Elton John. Explore the lives of those who made their mark on history, from political protest to raising millions for charity and from celebrating identity to speaking out against injustice.

The History Makers series looks at the lives of significant figures from the past and present, who, by their ideas and actions, affected the course of history in their own countries and across the world.

This book is part of a book series called History Makers .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Adam Sutherland works in the media industry and his interests include popular culture and the world of celebrity.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Making history
• 2: Oscar Wilde
• 3: Henry Gerber
• 4: Larry Kramer
• 5: Truman Capote
• 6: Andy Warhol
• 7: Harvey Milk
• 8: Elton John
• 9: Harvey Milk
• 10: Frank Kameny
• 11: Randy Shilts
• 12: The Stonewall Protesters
• 13: Martina Navratilova
• 14: Ellen de Generes
• 15: Sir Elton John
• 16: Other Gay People Who Changed History
• 17: Tiimeline
• 18: Glossary
• 19: Index