Bibliograph

The fighting infantryman, the story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier, written by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali

Type

Label

The fighting infantryman, the story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier, written by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 6-9, little bee books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The fighting infantryman

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1124341065

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades 2-3, little bee books

Responsibility statement

written by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali

Sub title

the story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier

Summary

"By the time she arrived in Belvidere, Illinois, and started working as a farmhand, Jennie had a new name and a new identity . . . Albert D. J. Cashier. In 1861, the winds of war blew through the United States. Jennie Hodgers, a young immigrant from Ireland, moved west to Illinois and soon had a new name and a new identity--Albert D. J. Cashier. Like many other young men, Albert joined the Union Army. Though the smallest soldier in his company, Albert served for nearly three years and fought in forty battles and skirmishes. When the war ended, Albert continued to live his life as a man. His identity fit him as snug as his suspenders. Decades later, a reporter caught wind of the news that an old man in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home was actually a woman. The news swept through the country. What would happen to Albert and his military pension? Would he be allowed to continue to live as he wished? How would his friends, fellow soldiers, and others in the community react? This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Story of Albert D. J. Cashier, transgender Civil War soldier

Classification