Spring 2025

When You Look Out the Window

How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

When You Look Out the Window tells the story of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco’s most well-known and politically active lesbian couples.

Describing the view from Phyllis and Del’s window, this book shows how one couple’s activism transformed their community—and had ripple effects throughout the world. This is a unique way to introduce children to untold stories in history while also being a clever tribute to two notable women.

Included is a Reading Guide that provides helpful historical context and a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators about the importance of teaching LGBTQ history and culture to children.

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978-1-4338-2736-5
$11.99
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Copyright 2017
Publisher Magination Press, American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007110, JNF053080, JNF025210
Dimensions 10 x 8
Features Note to adults and Original artwork