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How the boogeyman became a poet
by Tony. Keith
In this powerful YA memoir, the poet, writer and hip-hop educator traces his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, homophobia and his own personal Boogeyman to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry.
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It's totally normal! : an LGBTQIA+ guide to puberty, sex, and gender
by Monica Gupta Mehta
Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the world, prepare to plunge into the topics they don't cover in sex ed. Masturbation, pornography, fetishes - if you're not afraid to ask, they're not afraid to answer.
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Bless the blood : a cancer memoir
by Walela Nehanda
When Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they're suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills, doctors who don't use their correct pronouns, and hordes of "well-meaning" but patronizing people offering unsolicited advice as they navigate rocky personal relationships and share their story online. But this experience also deepens their relationship to their ancestors, providing added support from another realm. Walela's diagnosis becomes a catalyst for their self-realization. As they fill out forms in the insurance office in downtown Los Angeles or travel to therapy in wealthier neighborhoods, they begin to understand that cancer is where all forms of their oppression intersect: Disabled. Fat. Black. Queer. Nonbinary.
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Funny gyal : my fight against homophobia in Jamaica
by Angeline Jackson
Angeline Jackson stands up to the culture of homophobia in Jamaica by sharing the story of her sexual and spiritual awakening as well as her traumatic experience of 'corrective rape'.
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All boys aren't blue : a memoir-manifesto
by George M. Johnson
A first book by the prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, exploring subjects ranging from gender identity and toxic masculinity to structural marginalization and Black joy.
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We are not broken
by George M. Johnson
Touching upon themes of vulnerability, sacrifice and culture, an award-winning Black non-binary writer, author and activist captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America under the care of his fiercely devoted grandmother.
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Viral : the fight against AIDS in America
by Ann Bausum
A narrative account chronicling the history of the AIDS crisis in America is presented through the stories of victims and activists who transformed how AIDS is understood and treated throughout the world.
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Sex plus : learning, loving, and enjoying your body
by Laci Green
A first book by the education activist behind the Sex Plus YouTube series shares nonjudgmental advice for teens with questions about sex and sexuality, covering topics ranging from sexual empowerment and consent to LGBT challenges and STI and pregnancy prevention.
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Brave face : a memoir
by Shaun David Hutchinson
At nineteen, Hutchinson was struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn't see himself. Convinced that he couldn't keep going, that he had no future, Hutchinson followed through on trying to make that a reality -- an attempted suicide. Over time, he came to embrace life, and to find self-acceptance. In his deeply honest memoir, he takes readers through the journey of what brought him to the edge, and what has helped him truly believe that it does get better.
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This book is gay
by James Dawson
A British author of teen fiction offers basic information about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience, including terms, religious issues, coming out, and sex acts, for people of all orientations, including the merely curious.
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Beyond magenta : transgender teens speak out
by Susan Kuklin
Draws on six first-person interviews to share compassionate insights into the teen transgender experience, tracing each individual's emotional and physical journey as it was shaped by family dynamics, living situations and the transition each teen made during the personal journey toward acknowledgement of gender preference.
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What if? : answers to questions about what it means to be gay and lesbian
by Eric Marcus
An accessible guide to understanding various sexual orientation issues counsels teens who are questioning their orientation or supporting someone in their lives, in an updated reference that challenges misinformation, provides an additional chapter for parents and includes an appendix of additional resources.
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The letter Q : queer writers' notes to their younger selves
by Sarah Moon
A volume inspired by the ""It Gets Better"" YouTube campaign for LGBT teens collects letters from such famous contributors as Brian Selznick, Michael Cunningham and Amy Bloom to offer hope and support in the face of prejudice. Co-edited by the creator of the Academy Award-winning short film, Trevor.
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October mourning : a song for Matthew Shepard
by Lesléa Newman
The former Massachusetts poet laureate and author of Heather Has Two Mommies presents a lyrical exploration of the impact of Matthew Shepard's 1998 murder that is comprised of monologues and poems from various viewpoints on the events surrounding the crime and subsequent efforts to raise awareness about prejudice toward the gay community.
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Queer : the ultimate LGBT guide for teens
by Kathy Belge
A humorous and honest guide for LGBT teens includes personal stories from the authors and sidebars on queer history as well as advice on coming out to friends and family, navigating the LGBT social life, and rising up against bigotry and homophobia. Original.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL (High School)
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Ecaping from St. Hell / : My Trans Teen Life Levels Up
by Lewis Hancox
For Lew, figuring out he was a guy and wanted to live life as a guy was the end of our journey... and the start of a whole other journey. Escape From St. Hell charts all the changes that Lew wanted to be made in order for him to live as a young trans man -- changes not just to his own body and perspective, but to the perspectives of the family, friends, and enemies around him. As he did in his bestselling graphic memoir Welcome to St. Hell, Lewis Hancox charts his journey with plenty of laughs, a good number of cringes, and an honesty that takes readers along for the ride of Lew's life.
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Gender queer / : A Memoir
by Maia Kobabe
In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Then e created Gender Queer. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears. Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: It is a useful and touching guide on gender identity--what it means and how to think about it--for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere.
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The fire never goes out : a memoir in pictures
by ND Stevenson
The National Book Award finalist and creator of Nimona presents a collection of personal essays and mini-comics spanning eight years of the author's young-adult life to reveal the experiences and embarrassments that shaped her career.
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A quick & easy guide to queer & trans identities
by Mady G
Complemented by educational worksheets and helpful examples, a comics-illustrated guide to queer and transgender life covers essential topics ranging from sexuality and gender identity to coming out and navigating gender-diverse relationships.
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The other pandemic : an AIDS memoir
by Lynn Curlee
"Interwoven with photographs of the people lost, this memoir chronicles the AIDS pandemic from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, up until the death of the author's partner"
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Pride : an inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement
by Stella Caldwell
Encouraging readers to take pride in their identity and the identities of those around them, this dynamic LGBTQ+ book chronicles groundbreaking events throughout history and introduces queer icons from ancient times to the present.
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Trans+ : love, sex, romance, and being you
by Kathryn Gonzales
An all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid. TRANS+ answers all your questions, easy and hard, about gender and covers mental health, physical health and reproduction, transitioning, relationships, sex, and life as a trans or nonbinary individual. It's full of essential information you need -- and want -- to know and includes real-life stories from teens like you!
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LGBTQ discrimination in America
by Duchess Harris
The LGBTQ community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences, and currently there are no federal laws that explicitly protect their rights. Changes have been slow, in part because the community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences. Harris and Marciniak examine the effects of direct and indirect discrimination, and stresses the importance of educating people about the inaccuracies of harmful stereotypes, and of altering the political framework that allows LGBTQ discrimination.
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LGBTQ rights and the law / : by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD ; with Martha Lundin ; content consultant, Heath Fogg Davis, PHD, Director, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program, Temple Univeristy.
by Duchess Harris
LGBTQ Rights and the Law explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who have challenged anti-LGBTQ legislation and made a difference for LGBTQ people in America. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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LGBTQ social movements in America
by Duchess Harris
June 18, 1969. A police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gathering place for LGBTQ individuals in New York City, turned into a riot. Drag queens and trans women of color were the first to fight back. Violence continued for the next six days. This is recognized as the beginning of the LGBTQ rights movement. Harris and Lundin examine how social movements have made an impact at local, state, and federal levels over the years.
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Out! : how to be your authentic self
by Miles McKenna
The award-winning social media icon and LGBTQ+ activist documents the story of his own coming out to counsel teens on what they need to know to navigate their identities, come out on their own terms and embark on an authentic life.
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Pride : the celebration and the struggle
by Robin Stevenson
Looks at the Pride events of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities from around the world, exploring the history of Pride celebrations and the multifaceted meanings and purposes of the events.
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LGBTQ service in the armed forces
by Duchess Harris
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces looks at enlisted LGBTQ people and legislation that made their experience in the US military difficult. It also discusses how LGBTQ soldiers served during times of war but were often discharged for their gender identity or sexuality after the war. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The Stonewall Riots : coming out in the streets
by Gayle E. Pitman
A chronicle of gay history in America draws on news clippings, firsthand testimonies and other period sources, in a 5th anniversary account of the Stonewall Riots and other pivotal events that shaped the beginning of the LGBTQ+ movement.
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A quick & easy guide to they/them pronouns
by Archie Bongiovanni
The concept of gender-neutral pronouns is introduced through a graphic novel tale of Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, and cisgender Tristan, who is looking for an easy way to introduce these pronouns to his diverse workplace.
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The 57 bus
by Dashka Slater
Documents the true story of two Oakland high school students, a white girl from a privileged private school and a black youth from a school overshadowed by crime, whose fateful interaction triggered devastating consequences for both, garnering national attention and raising awareness about hate. By the author of The Sea Serpent and Me.
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Being Jazz : my life as a (transgender teen)
by Jazz Jennings
The author recounts how her public experiences have influenced her attitude towards the transgender community, as she works to educate others about transgenderism while navigating the challenges of being a teenager.
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GRAPHIC NOVELS (Middle School)
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