Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Rainbow Project


The Rainbow Project is a booklist of recommended books for kids and teens revolving around the topics of GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, and Questioning.) It is the brainchild of the ALA GLBT Round Table and SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table.)

Check-out their website here

This is a booklist of just some of the recommended books from the August 2011 issue of VOYA magazine. (v 34, #3, page 226-227 by Lynn Evarts.) Check-out the article for the full listing.
  • Will by Maria Boyd, 2010
  • Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi, 2010
  • Of All the Stupid Things by Alexandra Diaz, 2009
  • Out by Sandra Diersch, 2010
  • Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green, 2010
  • The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Change by Amy Ignatow, 2010
  • Me by Ricky Martin, 2010
  • Scars by Cheryle Rainfeld, 2010
  • Kiss by Jacqueline Wilson, 2010
Recommended websites for LGBTQ teens:
  • Avert.org An abundance of information for young people confused or concerned about sex. Has a small section on GLBTQ sexuality.
  • Teenshealth.org Covers many topics on teen growth including sexual harassment and bullying.
  • GoAskAlice Like a "Dear Sally" with issues teens are concerned about.
  • PlannedParenthood Special section on how to come out to your family

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