Lgbtqai Books For Children And Teens

Author : Christina Dorr
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 083891649X
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens written by Christina Dorr and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed young people, which can function as a mirror for LGBTQAI+ individuals and as a window for others. This resource for librarians who work with children and teens not only surveys the best in LGBTQAI+ lit but, just as importantly, offers guidance on how to share it in ways that encourage understanding and acceptance among parents, school administrators, and the wider community. Helping to fill a gap in serving this population, this guide discusses the path to marriage equality, how LGBTQAI+ terms have changed, and reasons to share LGBTQAI+ literature with all children;presents annotated entries for a cross-section of the best LGBTQAI+ lit and nonfiction for young children, middle year students, and teens, with discussion questions and tips;offers advice on sensitive issues such as starting conversations with young people, outreach to stakeholders, and dealing with objections and censorship head on; andideas for programming and marketing. This resource gives school librarians, children’s, and YA librarians the guidance and tools they need to confidently share these books with the patrons they support.

Author : Dannielle Owens-Reid
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452144141
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids (Sneak Preview) written by Dannielle Owens-Reid and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want a sneak peek? Download this free sample of This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo. Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are uniquely experienced to answer parents' many questions and share insight and guidance on both emotional and practical topics. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read.

Author : Telaina Eriksen
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1642509469
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unconditional written by Telaina Eriksen and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing Support if Your Child is Transgender or LGBTQ+ Winner of the Sixth Annual Bisexual Book Award for Non-fiction, 2017 #1 Bestseller in Lesbian Studies Unconditional is a parenting guide book that provides parents of an LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning) child with a framework for helping their LGBT child navigate a world that isn’t always welcoming. Tips from a mother with experience. In Unconditional, author Telaina Eriksen, a professor at Michigan State University, explains what she and her husband have learned through the experience of parenting a gay child. She covers topics like how to handle kids coming out, being an advocate for LGBTQ+ children, how to help your child deal with stress unique to LGBTQ+ kids, and finding a LGBTQ+ family. This book is a must read for anyone who thinks their child is transgender or otherwise LGBTQ+. A guide for supporting your LGBT child. What if my child is transgender? Eriksen covers the science of gender, understanding gender dysphoria, and how to help a transgender child through the stages of development. What if I have more general LGBTQ+ family needs? Throughout the book, both parents and kids share their stories, and Eriksen directs parents to various resources online for help. This LGBT family book teaches the principles of unconditional parenting, love, and learning. Inside, learn: How to advocate for policies that protect your child Ways to educate well-meaning, but misguided friends or family Strategies keep your kid talking if your child is transgender or LGBTQ+ Signs of unhealthy relationships When to consider therapy for your child or your family How to find an LGBTQ+ community (including inclusive churches) If you liked LGBT books, best sellers like The Gender Identity Guide for Parents, The Savvy Ally, or The End of Gender, you’ll love Unconditional.

Author : Anne Dohrenwend
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780882823935
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coming Around written by Anne Dohrenwend and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coming out is a vulnerable time. Its announcement requires the re-exploration of a parent's personal feelings on homosexuality. Respecting your child's decisions isn't always easy, particularly if you fear his or her decisions will cost friends, ambitions, acceptance and respect. Dohrenwend provides practical guidance for parents of gay, bisexual and transgender children, as well as an indispensable reference for therapists, clergy, educators and psychological self-help collections.--

Author : Allan Sadac
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1648768733
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen written by Allan Sadac and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raise your LGBTQ+ teen with compassion and confidence Parenting teens can be a nerve-wracking experience, and raising an LGBTQ+ teen can present even more questions. This book is filled with guidance, exercises, and inspiration to help you create a nurturing and affirming environment for your teen. You'll discover how to tackle common parenting issues, learn about the LGBTQ+ experience, and gain the confidence and tools to support and empower your teen. Understand your teen—Learn why parenting teens can be so tricky, what important LGBTQ+ terms mean, answers to common questions, and what may be in store for your LGBTQ+ teen. Encourage dialogue—Get tips for sparking important conversations around key topics like mental health, bullying, sex and relationships, gender identity and expression, and more. Explore relatable stories—Discover anecdotes about parents and teens across the LGBTQ+ spectrum so you can gain new perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity. Understand and connect with your LGBTQ+ teen—and help them truly thrive—with this guide for parents.

Author : Andrew Boxer
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807079294
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children of Horizons written by Andrew Boxer and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1996-02-29 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new epilogue on teens and AIDS, Children of Horizons provides the first in-depth examination of the trials faced by gay and lesbian teens.

Author : Michael Cart
Publisher : Huron Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781937589561
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Top 250 LGBTQ Books for Teens written by Michael Cart and published by Huron Street Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Identifying titles that address the sensitive and important topics of coming out, being out, and the search for community, this catalog spotlights the best gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, and questioning books written for teens. The authors cover fiction of all kinds, as well as graphic novels and general nonfiction aimed at readers in middle school and high school, and include recent publications as well as classics that continue to be read and enjoyed by 21st-century teens"--

Author : Kathleen Breitenbach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838938577
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens written by Kathleen Breitenbach and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual, and intersex readers and their allies continue to thrive and evolve in reflection of the variety of families and individual identities today. Deemed "an essential purchase" in a starred review by School Library Journal, this matchless guide returns in an updated edition. The authors highlight the best in LGBTQIA+ lit for young people while also addressing urgent topics such as the rise in book challenges. Offering library workers and teachers the information and tools they need to build a diverse, inclusive collection and confidently share it with the patrons they support, this resource provides dozens of annotated book entries, complete with author and illustrator, publisher, date of publication, descriptions of each book's LGBTQIA+ representation, and helpful prompts to foster discussion; surveys the current censorship push against books with LGBTQIA+ topics, themes, and characters, discussing its effect on young people and how to deal with objections and book challenges head on; includes interviews with noted authors that explain not only why they write for children, but what they feel librarians and teachers should understand when working with queer children and their classmates; spotlights picture books for young children that depict kids, parents, and families with a variety of gender and sexual dynamics; introduces books for middle-grade readers, focusing on titles with young people who are questioning and finding themselves while searching for where they belong; shares books for teens that range from stories touching on mental health and other issues that develop as youth start high school to others that explore housing insecurity and other concerns that impact older teens; and shares ideas for programming and marketing, advice on outreach to stakeholders, and best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ students.

Author : Kathy Belge
Publisher : Zest Books (Tm)
ISBN 13 : 1541578589
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Queer written by Kathy Belge and published by Zest Books (Tm). This book was released on 2019 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teen life is hard enough, but for teens who are LGBTQ, it can be even harder. When do you decide to come out? Will your friends accept you? And how do you meet people to date? Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBTQ teens come out to friends and family, navigate their social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and challenge bigotry and homophobia. Personal stories from the authors and sidebars on queer history provide relatable context. This completely revised and updated edition is a must-read for any teen who thinks they might be queer or knows someone who is.

Author : Gilbert H. Herdt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children of Horizons written by Gilbert H. Herdt and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: