Growing Up LGBTQ

by Duchess Harris, Rebecca Rowell

Overview

Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532119040
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Series:	Being Lgbtq in America Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 6.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1110L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 14 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 6 Up—This series mixes personal stories with legal, historical, global, and contemporary perspectives on LGBTQ issues. Volumes address challenges, protections, and discrimination; political frameworks; economic issues; health care; safety and violence; barriers to acceptance; and the importance of support. Repeated focus on mental health, the dangers of conversion therapy, the importance of intersectionality, and the consequences of erasure and exclusion of certain groups (bisexuals, asexuals, and black trans women) helps bring important issues to the forefront. Text boxes include discussion starters or delve deeper into topics like being a better ally, the psychological benefits of hormone therapy, and microaggressions. Graphics are scattered throughout, as are many vibrant photographs representing the wide spectrum of gender and sexuality. All emphasize progress and look toward the future of equality through activism, inclusion, and education. VERDICT Sensitive and affirming, this excellent series emphasizes awareness and understanding. A must-have for all collections that serve teens.

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