{"title":"Arabelle Sicardi","description":"\u003cp\u003eArabelle Sicardi’s work invites readers into vibrant explorations of identity, creativity, and self-expression. With titles like \u003cem\u003eQueer Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe House of Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, her books blend imaginative storytelling with thoughtful guidance, perfect for young readers and those seeking inclusive educational perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in themes of diversity and empowerment, Sicardi’s books celebrate individuality and encourage a deeper understanding of personal and cultural narratives. They are a valuable addition to any collection focused on contemporary education and children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queer-heroes-by-arabelle-sicardi-9780711297197","title":"Queer Heroes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ people through history and from around the world, featuring dynamic full-colour portraits of a diverse selection of 53 inspirational role models accompanied by short biographies that focus on their incredible successes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Freddie Mercury's contribution to music and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to James Baldwin's bestselling essays and more, discover tales of courage, triumph, and determination. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, this extraordinary book shows children that anything is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring stories of these LGBT artists, writers, innovators, athletes, and activists who have made great contributions to culture, from ancient times to the present day. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about a collection of inspiring figures in LGBTQ+ history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddie Mercury, Sappho, Audre Lorde, Manvendra Singh Gohil, Frida Kahlo, Emma Gonzalez, James Baldwin, Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Wang, Subhi Nahas, Tove Jansson, Alan Turing, Michelangelo, Martina Navratilova, Sia, Tim Cook, Pedro Almodovar, Virginia Woolf, Tchaikovsky, Vikram Seth, Yotam Ottolenghi, Johanna Sigurðardóttir, Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, David Bowie, Kasha Nabagsera, Lili Elbe, Matthew Bourne, Alvin Ailey, Harvey Milk, Willem Arondeus, Nergis Mavalvala, Rufus Wainwright, Marlene Dietrich, Larry Kramer, Didier Lestrade, Nabuko Yoshiya, Bayard Rustin, Claire Harvey, Barbara Jordan, Josephine Baker, k.d. lang, Kristen Stewart, Jazz Jennings, Elio di Rupo, Oscar Wilde, Harish Iyer, Khalid Abdel-Hadi, Lana and Lilly Wachowski, Ellen DeGeneres, and Portia de Rossi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueer Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e by Arabelle Sicardi is not just a book; it is a celebration of diversity, courage, and the limitless possibilities open to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995985793260,"sku":"9780711297197","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b9685109429dd205c6ee7a71b3e8f50c.jpg?v=1763158274"},{"product_id":"the-house-of-beauty-by-arabelle-sicardi-9780393531626","title":"The House of Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins Arabelle Sicardi's blazingly original collection of essays. A former beauty editor, Arabelle has devoted their entire adult life to the subject of beauty—they have analysed it, criticised it, praised it, benefited from it, loathed it. Now, in \u003cem\u003eThe House of Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, they get to the contradictions at the heart of it: beauty and horror, two sides of the same coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their signature blend of intellectual rigour and poetic sensibility, Arabelle explores how beauty myths are crafted, sold, and weaponised, from corporate boardrooms to your local nail salon. Follow alongside Arabelle as they trace the global trail of the shimmering mica in your beauty products, choose-your-own-adventure-style, or journey into the past to unearth the sinister connection between fragrance and fascism. Bear witness as they visit a tech convention focused on the next horrifying frontier of body modification, or as they ask what's at stake in the braids we weave in our hair. Sharp yet tender in their observations, Arabelle challenges readers to reconsider beauty as more than a product of consumption, inviting a vision of beauty rooted in community and self-care, one that transcends industry-driven ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEqual parts exposé and cultural reckoning, \u003cem\u003eThe House of Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e cracks open an industry that sells dreams and wields power. Once you have encountered Arabelle's words, there is no looking back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562869801196,"sku":"9780393531626","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393531626-the-house-of-beauty.jpg?v=1776989105"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/arabelle-sicardi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}