The parade and its aftermath…

Content Advisory:

QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL is intended for listeners (and readers) ages 13 and up. The main character experiences moments of bullying and homophobia – as well as support and pride – on a journey that’s life-changing and empowering.

Additional Links:

Download the evidence that Abraham Lincoln was in love with another man: the Lincoln Chapter of NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY at https://www.leewind.org/

If you’re in crisis and need to talk with someone, reach out to the great folks at the Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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Sources for this chapter:

The “Two Brothers” Civil War song that Martin wrote new lyrics for is credited to Irving Gordon. A version with the original lyrics is included in Smithsonian Folkways’ Songs of the Civil War album here: http://www.folkways.si.edu/songs-of-the-civil-war/american-folk-historical-song/music/album/smithsonian.

Credits:

This episode of QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL: THE PODCAST was written, produced, and edited by Lee Wind. Lee is the author of QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL and NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY?, among other titles for kids and teens.

You can contact Lee at leewind@roadrunner.com

The QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL audiobook, including the chapter heard in this episode, was narrated by Michael Crouch.

The podcast theme music is by Doug Pettibone.

Our creative consultant is Matthew Winner.