LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens

LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9780838916490
ISBN-13 : 083891649X
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Book Synopsis LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens by : Christina Dorr

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 169 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.


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