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LGBTQ

Books that have 2SLGBTQ+ characters

Two Boys Kissing

Two Boys Kissing

Two Boys Kissing, by David Leviathan, is a novel that explores what it is like being gay for today's teens. It follows several gay teens over the course of two days, showing a diverse set of experiences. For instance, one plot line follows Avery, a transgender teen as

2SLGBTQ+ Books in Middle School

2SLGBTQ+ Books in Middle School

I recently got a request for recommendations of 2SLGBTQ+ books for middle school. Below I have compiled a list of books in my classroom library that prominently feature 2SLGBTQ+ characters or themes. Younger - The following books are geared towards younger students, but have some appeal for middle school students.

Marriage Equality in Picture Books

Marriage Equality in Picture Books

When selecting books for our students, it is important to include diverse families. Some students have families with same-sex parents and it is powerful for them to see their lives represented in the books in our classrooms. For other students, it is important to see portrayals of same-sex couples in

The 57 Bus: A Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

The 57 Bus: A Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

Summer is an excellent time to catch up on reading, so stay tuned for book reviews of texts that belong in the classroom and beyond. Today's review is on The 57 Bus [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33155325-the-57-bus?ac=1&from_search=true], by Dashka Slater.

Pride in Middle School

Pride in Middle School

Over the last two years, I have been one of the teacher advisors for my middle school's Gay Straight Alliance or GSA. Started last year by student request, the group decided to focus on making our school a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ students. Some people might

Lily and Dunkin

Lily and Dunkin

Recently, I started hunting for novels for an identity themed literature circle. Lily and Dunkin [https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/055353677X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=055353677X&linkCode=as2&tag=ebees-20&linkId=0dc9da4c9980840c06102e34a20c6079] , by Donna Gephart, was

Lumberjanes: A Book for Hardcore Lady Types

Lumberjanes: A Book for Hardcore Lady Types

When I was a kid, good comic books were just for boys. The only comics I ever managed to read were Archie comics, and even back then I was pretty skeptical about Betty and Veronica. Best friends whose main function was to fight over the same boy week after week