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LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens [electronic resource] : Providing a Window for All

Christina Dorr2018
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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 stakeho...
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Imprint:
United States : ALA Editions, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (168 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780838916926
Language:
English
BRN:
434742
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