Book cover of 'What Kind of Queen?' with a person in drag regalia and a rainbow background.

What Kind of Queen? A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria

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What Kind of Queen? A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria by Kyle Casey Chu and Andrew W. Shaffer

A child of immigrants from Colombia, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen. Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo.

With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be.

Visit OMCA's Gallery of California Art to see one of Sarria's iconic costumes, read more on our blog, or explore our online collection.