THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE: Infinite Identities Around the World publishes in April 2024 from Zest Books/Lerner Publishing Company. This is a sneak peek at the book’s introduction.

Content Advisory:

THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE is intended for listeners (and readers) ages 11 and up.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

The We’wha chapter in NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY mentioned in this introduction has more information about We’wha, the A:shiwi people, and gender diversity in Native Nations in Turtle Island – in the past and today. That chapter starts with this powerful quote: “The medicine wheel represents men on one side and women on the other, but there’s a space in between that is for the Two Spirits. We join the men and women and complete the circle. That is our place in life. That is the creator’s purpose for us.” —Native American elder, speaking at the Montana Two Spirit Society’s annual gathering in 2015

The published book THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE will have extensive endnotes, with sources for everything cited. If there’s a specific citation you’re curious about, just reach out to me at leewind@roadrunner.com and I’ll gladly share where I found it.

Credits:

This Introduction from THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE was written and narrated by me, Lee Wind, with Primary Source material performed by:

Jim Cartwright as Aristotle

Lori Snyder as Bissu High Priest Pooang Matoa

Joe Mollica as Francisco Palou

and

Erik Vincent as the voice of Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department magazine

Text excerpts from The Gender Binary is a Big Lie (c) 2024, used with permission of Zest Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

I write and produce this podcast, our theme music is by Doug Pettibone, and our creative consultant is Matthew Winner.

One final thought:

Now that you know a few Queer secrets from history that could change the world, don’t keep them (or this podast) a secret. We appreciate you listening!

The world-premiere audio of the Lincoln chapter, with all the evidence of Abraham Lincoln loving another man, from Lee Wind’s award-winning nonfiction book NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves.

Content Advisory:

NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY is intended for listeners (and readers) ages 11 and up.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

Lots! Please download the free PDF of this Lincoln chapter, with all the endnotes, at https://www.leewind.org/

Credits:

This Lincoln Chapter from NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY? was written and narrated by me, Lee Wind, with Primary Source material performed by:

Bill Osman as President Abraham Lincoln,

Billy Minshall as General William T. Sherman,

Kliff Svatos as Joshua Fry Speed,

Joe Mollica as President James Buchanan, and

Katie Burns as the Reverend Cindi Love.

Text excerpts from No Way, They Were Gay? (c) 2021 used with permission of Zest Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

You can contact Lee at leewind@roadrunner.com

The podcast theme music is by Doug Pettibone.

Our creative consultant is Matthew Winner.

Lesléa Newman interviews Lee Wind about the YA novel Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

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 podcast theme music is by Doug Pettibone.

Our creative consultant is Matthew Winner.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

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.

A staged trial of Lincoln with hundreds of Civil War reenactment soldiers is where Wyatt, Von Lawson, and Jonathon have their final showdown.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

None.

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.

Sabotage the morning of the parade.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

Wyatt’s blog post included the paragraph from Abe’s February 25, 1842 letter to Joshua where Abe spoke of their dreams of Elysium. That’s from pages 48-49 of Joshua Fry Speed: Lincoln’s Most Intimate Friend. The same letter is also online here: http://www.classicreader.com/book/3237/45/ ; on pages 143-144 of Abraham Lincoln: His Speeches and Writings; and the Elysium section of the letter is included on page 176 of Herdon’s Life of Lincoln.

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.

Wyatt is stunned when Martin is suddenly gone. And doubly so when Mackenzie’s secret is revealed.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

When Wyatt discovers that his soldier was actually a Confederate, it's inspired by a real photo from the Photographic History of the Civil War: Fort Sumter to Gettysburg, Edited by William C. David and Bell I. Wiley, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Jan 1994. The photo and caption are on page 47 as cited, and a version of the photo including Wyatt’s soldier is on the cover.

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.

Mackenzie joins Wyatt and Martin to try and bring a new kind of parade to their town.

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/

You can also call them at 1-866-488-7386 or text them at 678-678

Sources for this chapter:

None.

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.