365 Gays of the Year is a brilliant read which does exactly what it says on the tin.

Laney Lewis has compiled 365 LGBTQIA people or allies and provides us with a brief insight into the person alongside wonderful portraits from Charlotte MacMillan-Scott. I loved the diversity of people that were chosen from aromatic and asexual Alice Oseman the creator of the Heartstopper book series (and producer of the TV series), to the infamous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) whose sculpture David is famous throughout the world for its beauty. 

365 Gays of the Year is a wonderful read, and I was fascinated to learn more about some of the people featured. I didn't know much about Blair Imani for example and thanks to this well-written, informative and educational book. 

I'd like to think that this should be found in schools, and libraries around the world to help educate and show many people that they aren't alone. Perhaps through this; we could have more young people see they are allowed to be who they are, that it's more than acceptable to support their LGBTQIA friends and to stand proud regardless of their gender, or sexual orientation. There are so many members of the community who don't get the recognition they deserve or the life they were born to have... and I truly believe books like this truly help.

My only questionable entry in the wake of her behaviour to others, was Ellen DeGeneres; however, there is no denying her impact on LGBTQIA representation in the media especially as she showed herself and her character as a lesbian on a popular TV show at the time.

Thank you Lewis Laney and Charlotte MacMillan-Scott for giving us this beautiful book..  it was truly inspiring.