This set is perfect for schools, showcasing groundbreaking achievements in science, music, mathematics, art, literature, and social studies.

Sally Ride, Science (1951-2012)

Sally Ride was an astronaut and physicist who, in 1983, became the first American woman in space. Ride joined NASA in the first class of astronauts that accepted women. Despite being asked sexist questions by the media when they announced her mission, Ride insisted that she saw herself in only one way—as an astronaut. Later in life, Ride had a long-term relationship with a woman named Tam, with whom she wrote children's science books.

David Bowie, Music (1947-2016)

One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, David Bowie sold over 140 million albums worldwide. He has 10 platinum album certifications in the UK and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Within the music industry, Bowie is known for his innovation, musical reinvention and visual presentation, particularly in relation to his gender-bending style.

Alan Turing, Mathematics (1912-1954)

Alan Turing is the mathematician responsible for creating the algorithm and computation processes that led to what we know today as the modern computer. He is also known as the father of Artificial Intelligence. Turing cracked the Enigma code, which played a huge part in ending World War II. Unfortunately, despite all of his accomplishments, Turing was not fully recognized in his lifetime because of his identity as a gay man.

Frida Kahlo, Art (1907-1954)

Frida Kahlo is an internationally renowned painter known for her self-portraits. Born in Mexico, she was inspired by the nature, artifacts, and mythology of her home country. In her youth, Kahlo had polio and was in a major bus accident, which caused mobility limitations she would navigate throughout her life. The accident motivated Kahlo to begin to paint and launched her impressive career. An openly bisexual woman, Kahlo wove themes of sexuality into her art.

James Baldwin, Literature (1924-1987)

James Baldwin was an influential novelist, poet, and playwright who addressed the intricacies of race, sexuality, and class in his writing. As a gay man himself, Baldwin often wrote about gay and bisexual characters, and explored the theme of an individual’s quest for acceptance. Two of his works have been adapted into Academy Award winning films, and his writing continues to be revered globally.

Marsha P. Johnson, Social Studies (1945-1992)

Known as the “Mayor of Christopher Street” in New York’s Greenwich Village, Marsha P. Johnson was an ardent advocate of gay rights and liberation. She was a prominent figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969, and the founder of a trans advocacy organization known as STAR. Johnson said that the ‘P’ in her name stood for “pay it no mind”, a phrase she used sarcastically when questioned about her gender.