Rainbow History Class

Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History

By: Hannah McElhinney

Narrated by: Rudy Jean Rigg

Rainbow History Class is your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet.

So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer and creator of Rainbow History Class (as seen on TikTok), is here to help us all with this crash course. This history lesson isn’t dry and academic, nor is it glitter-soaked and reductive. It’s a comprehensive and entertaining romp through queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, gender-bending icons, pop-culture knowledge and incredible activists.

More than anything, Rainbow History Class will make you feel connected to the stories of our rich and vibrant community. This knowledge will help spark conversations between your friends and family and be a source of comfort as you stand up for yourself and your community. This audiobook is a celebration for all LGBTQ+ people, and an invitation to the newly out that says, 'Welcome to the club, let’s get you caught up!'

With bonus audio content from Hannah and Rudy in conversation on Rainbow History.

Hannah McElhinney (she/her) is the writer and creator of Rainbow History Class, a space for sharing the queer and trans history we so rarely have the opportunity to learn. Their stories aim to inspire, educate, bring gratitude, build bridges, make you laugh, make you mad and maybe even help you win an argument.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Hannah McElhinney (P)2023 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

so much great information!!! I can't wait to buy the book

I disliked I didn't know about this book sooner, and I could have been buying this as a gift for everyone I know for every occasion.

An absolute fantastic read!

I truly believe that this is the best comprized book on queer and trans history that I have ever come across, and it doesn't leave anything out. Parts of it were honestly an eye-opener for me, for in Swedish schools we are taught a slightly different version of some of these historic events which leave out crucially information and pivot it to be heterosexual. So I truly had my mind blow in the best way from the beginning!

I could not put it down, and I am definitely ordering the hardcopy for my bookcase and to give as gifts! Tryely a lovely read with so much good and worthwhile and important information.

I recommend that every queer, and in particular allied, people should give this a read!

Good Lesson on Queer History

performed week, very well researched a d threw out a number of facts, in relatively recent history I was not aware of.

Very informative and interesting

I was surprised how much of the queer community was involved in many of the historical events in history. This history should 100% be included in education as we grow up in school.

Enjoyed and learned a lot!

I really enjoyed this book. I knew isolated incidents in American queer culture like stonewall, but it was nice to hear how they were weaved in two world history. I really learned a lot and enjoyed it.