The fighting infantryman : the story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier / written by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali.
| Author/creator |
Sanders, Rob author. |
| Other author/creator | Ali, Nabi H. illustrator. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Little Bee Books, [2020] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2020 |
| Description | 42 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 29 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Portion of title | Story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier |
| Abstract | "In 1861, the winds of war blew through the United States. Jennie Hodgers, a young immigrant from Ireland, moved west to Illinois and soon had a new name and a new identity--Albert D. J. Cashier. Like many other young men, Albert joined the Union Army. Though the smallest soldier in his company, Albert served for nearly three years and fought in forty battles and skirmishes. When the war ended, Albert continued to live his life as a man. His identity fit him as snug as his suspenders. Decades later, a reporter caught wind of the news that an old man in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home was actually a woman. The news swept through the country. What would happen to Albert and his military pension? Would he be allowed to continue to live as he wished? How would his friends, fellow soldiers, and others in the community react? This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 6-9 Little Bee Books. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 2-3 |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2019041938 |
| ISBN | 9781499809367 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1499809360 hardcover |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B C26885S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |