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;
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- 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; and
- ideas for programming and marketing.
Publisher: American Library AssociationISBN: 9780838916490Weight: 333 gDimensions: 229 x 152 mm
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Beginning with a touching foreword from Jamie Campbell Naidoo about the importance of LGBTQAI+ literature,the book's tone is warm and its advice universally applicable to school and public libraries large and small,rural and urban...A solid starting point for someone new to LGBTQAI+ literature."- Booklist""Citing powerful research and quotations from other advocates for diversity,the authors argue in their introduction that including LGBTQAI+ literature in libraries and curricula is part of taking a stand for basic human rights. A history of children's and YA LGBTQAI+ literature is followed by ways to address book challenges...This volume does a superb job on many fronts. An essential purchase for public and school libraries,especially given that few other selections on this topic exist."- School Library Journal (starred review)""Comprehensive...This book is an excellent reference guide for school and public youth librarians looking to improve representation of the LGBTQAI+ community in their library's collection."- VOYA
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