Tales From Beyond the Rainbow

Ten LGBTQ+ fairy tales proudly reclaimed

Author: Pete Jordi Wood, Anshika Khullar, Ez Silva, Harry Woodgate, Jenn So, Mario Hounkanrin, Nontira Kigle, Sasha Staicu and Sophia Watts

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Ten epic stories of adventure and resilience featuring and celebrating LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes. Collected and adapted by Pete Jordi Wood and now published as a collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and collected and adapted ten unforgettable stories featuring queer characters.

Critic Reviews

Global fairy tales have been joyfully reclaimed in this collection, with stories from across the world featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Representative of so many members of the community and brought to life with vibrant illustrations. Independent
This accessible, joyful sampling is both entertaining and educational, and a provocative springboard from which readers will be compelled to seek out more queer literature Publishers Weekly, starred review
A creative and insightful achievement in folktale adaptation Kirkus Reviews
A unique offering that gives the LGBTQIA+ community the representation they deserve in folk literature Booklist

About the Author

Pete Jordi Wood (Author, Illustrator)Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a 'fairy tale detective' who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends.