This Book Is Gay

Dawson, James (Young adult fiction writer), author.

"Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Striaght. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardles... More

"Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Striaght. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder"--Back cover. Less

Beyond Magenta

Kuklin, Susan, author.

"Author and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral you... More

"Author and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults and used her considerable skills to represent them thoughtfully and respectfully before, during, and after their personal acknowledgment of gender preference. Portraits, family photographs, and candid images grace the pages, augmenting the emotional and physical journey each youth has taken. Each honest discussion and disclosure, whether joyful or heartbreaking, is completely different from the other because of family dynamics, living situations, gender, and the transition these teens make in recognition of their true selves."--Amazon.com, viewed February 12, 2014. Less

Stonewall

Bausum, Ann, author.

"A dramatic retelling of the Stonewall riots of 1969, introducing teen readers to the decades-l... More

"A dramatic retelling of the Stonewall riots of 1969, introducing teen readers to the decades-long struggle for gay rights"-- Less

Branded by the Pink Triangle

Setterington, Ken.

Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places f... More

Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power. The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that would continue for many years after the war. A mix of historical research, first-person accounts and individual stories brings this time to life for young readers. Less

Dear Bully

Presents top authors for teens as they share their stories about bullying--as silent observers on th... More

Presents top authors for teens as they share their stories about bullying--as silent observers on the sidelines of high school, as victims, and as perpetrators. Less

Gay & Lesbian History for Kids

Pohlen, Jerome, author.

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Gay Rights Movement

Watson, Stephanie, 1969- author.

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It Gets Better

A collection of original essays and expanded testimonials written to teens from celebrities, politic... More

A collection of original essays and expanded testimonials written to teens from celebrities, political leaders, and everyday people. While many of these teens can't see a positive future for themselves, we can. We can show LGBT youth the kind of happiness, potential, and satisfaction their lives hold if they can just get through these early years. Less

The Letter Q

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Queer

Belge, Kathy.

A guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, f... More

A guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and rise up against bigotry and homophobia. Less

Rapture Practice

Hartzler, Aaron.

Aaron Hartzler grew up in a home where he was taught that at any moment the Rapture could happen -- ... More

Aaron Hartzler grew up in a home where he was taught that at any moment the Rapture could happen -- that Jesus might come down in the twinkling of an eye and scoop Aaron and his whole family up to Heaven. As a kid, he was thrilled by the idea that every moment of every day might be his last one on Earth. But as Aaron turns sixteen, he finds himself more attached to his earthly life and curious about all the things his family forsakes for the Lord. He begins to realize he doesn't want the Rapture to happen just yet -- not before he sees his first movie, stars in the school play, or has his first kiss. Eventually Aaron makes the plunge from conflicted do-gooder to full-fledged teen rebel. Whether he's sneaking out, making out, or playing hymns with a hangover, Aaron learns a few lessons that can't be found in the Bible. He discovers that the best friends aren't always the ones your mom and dad approve of, the girl of your dreams can just as easily be the boy of your dreams, and the tricky part about believing is that no one can do it for you. In this coming-of-age memoir, Hartzler recalls his teenage journey to become the person he wanted to be, without hurting the family that loved him. Less

Rethinking Normal

Hill, Katie Rain, author.

"In this young adult memoir, a transgender girl shares her personal journey of growing up as a ... More

"In this young adult memoir, a transgender girl shares her personal journey of growing up as a boy and then undergoing gender reassignment during her teens"-- Less

Some Assembly Required

Andrews, Arin.

"Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of und... More

"Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning teen memoir"-- Less

Teens and LGBT issues

Wilcox, Christine

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LGBTQ Families

Apelqvist, Eva, author.

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Transgender Lives

Cronn-Mills, Kirstin, 1968-

"I didn't hear the word transgender until I was eighteen, when a person I was dating came ... More

"I didn't hear the word transgender until I was eighteen, when a person I was dating came out as trans. My boyfriend came out as my girlfriend, and I thought, 'What ... is that?' She said, 'I just don't think I'm a man.' And I said, 'Guess what? Neither do I.' And then the skies parted, and I understood who I was." Katie Burgess, nonprofit director and community activist/organizer. Meet Katie, Hayden, Dean, Brooke, David, Julia, and Natasha. Each is transgender, and in this book, they share their personal stories. Through their narratives, you'll get to know and love each person for their humor, intelligence, perseverance, and passion. You'll learn how they each came to better understand, accept, and express their gender identities, and you'll follow them through the sorrows and successes of their personal journeys. Transgender Lives helps you understand what it means to be transgender in America while learning more about transgender history, the broad spectrum of transgender identities, and the transition process. You'll explore the challenges transgender Americans face, including discrimination, prejudice, bullying and violence, unequal access to medical care, and limited legal protections. For transgender readers, these stories offer support and encouragement. Transgender Lives is a space for trans* voices to be heard and to express the complexities of gender while focusing on what it means to be human. Less