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
  

Home School Open House Preparation

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Online Resources available using your library card:

Grolier Online

• Featured Lesson plans available by subject or grade level. Each topic features objectives, preparation, resources (including links to Grolier Encyclopedia Entries), vocabulary, activities, discussion questions, extensions, and assessments.
• Feature Showcase- Dynamic, fun content for students. About 9 of these showcases are on the website.

Twayne's Author Series

• Critical Interpretation and discussion of works of literature

NovelList Plus

• Featuring book discussion guides
• Subject reading lists for different age groups. Titles link to library catalog
• Author Read-a-Likes
• Picture Book Extenders- Bring picture books to life with discussion questions and activities relating to the book

Picture Books for Curriculum :

• Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
• How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz
• Imogene's Last Stand by Candace Fleming
• Librarian on the Roof by M.G. King
• The Lion's Share: A Tale of Halving Cake and Eating it Too by Matt McElligott
• If I Ran foWebsites:
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• Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff

NYS LEAH (Loving Education at Home) There is a Schoharie Chapter (Gallupville LEAH), Amsterdam (Family Pathways LEAH)

NYS Regulations