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Children's books with gay & lesbian characters:

An annotated bibliography was created by Sandra K. Chapman, Early Childhood Educator, Bank Street College of Education. A copy is available at: http://www.glsen.org/ 

Books about or for teens:

	Ellen Bass & Kate Kaufman, "Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth and Their Allies," Harper Perennial, (1996). Read a book review and/or order a copy from Amazon.com. Very highly recommended by Amazon customers who gave the book 5 stars out of 5.
	Frances Day, "Lesbian and Gay Voices: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults," Greenwood Press, (2000). Read a review and/or order.
	Aaron Fricke, "Reflections of a Rock Lobster" (a novel), Alyson Books, (2000). Read a review and/or order.
	Keith Hale, "Cody" (a novel; 1987) Read a review and/or order.
	Gilbert Herdt & Andrew Boxer, "Children of Horizons: How Gay and Lesbian Teens are Leading a New Way Out of the Closet," Beacon Press (1996). Read a review and/or order.
	Ann Heron, "One Teenager in Ten: Testimony by Gay and Lesbian Youth", Alyson Press, (1983). Read a review and/or order.
	Ann Heron, Ed, "Two Teenagers in Twenty: Writings by Gay and Lesbian Youth" Alyson Books, (1995).  Read a review and/or order.
	Kelly Huegel, "GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teens," Free Spirit Publishing, (2003).  Read a review and/or order. Very highly recommended by Amazon customers; 5 stars out of 5.
	Lisa Keen, "Out Law: What LGBT Youth Should Know about Their Legal Rights," Beacon Press, (2007). Read a review and/or order.
	M.E. Kerr, "Deliver Us From Evie" (a novel), Harper Teen, (1995). Read a review and/or order.
	Ron Koertge "The Arizona Kid" (a novel). Young Adult (2005). A coming-of-age story of a heterosexual teen with the guidance of his gay uncle. Candlewick, (2005). Read a review and/or order.
	Ian Macgillivray, "Gay-Straight Alliances: A Handbook for Students, Educators, and Parents," Routledge, (2007). 1 Read a review and/or order.
	Don Romesburg, Ed, "Young, Gay and Proud," Alyson Books, (1995). Read a review and/or order.
	Jane Summer, Ed, "Not the Only One: Lesbian and Gay Fiction for Teens" Alyson Books, (2004). Read a review and/or order.

Books directed at parents of gays and lesbians, and public school staff:

	Robert A. Bernstein & Betty DeGeneres, "Straight Parents, Gay Children: Keeping Families Together," Thunder's Mouth Press, (2003). You can read a book review and/or order a copy from Amazon.com.
	Mary V. Borhek, "Coming Out to Parents : A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents," Pilgrim Press, (1993). "At the heart of this memoir lies a true epiphany: the author's sudden, galvanizing awareness of the suicidal consequences of homophobia. It is a chilling moment, and it is described with a writer's eloquence and a mother's rage. (New Yorker review) Read a book review and/or order
	Robb Dew, "The Family Heart: A memoir of when our son came out," Ballentine Books (1995). Read a book review and/or order
	Carolyn Griffin & Miriam Wirth, "Beyond Acceptance : Parents of Lesbians & Gays Talk About Their Experiences," St. Martin's Press, (1997). Read a book review and/or order
	Ian Macgillivray, "Sexual Orientation and School Policy: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Administrators, and Community Activists" (Rowman & Littlefield, (2004). Read a book review and/or order 2
	Bryce McDougall, "My Child Is Gay: How Parents React When They Hear the News," Unwin Hyman, (1998). Read a book review and/or order
	Sandra Scoppetone, "Trying Hard to Hear You" (a novel for adults about gay teens),  Young Agult, (2000). Read a book review and/or order
	James T. Sears, Ed., "Gay, Lesbian, And Transgender Issues In Education: Programs, Policies, And Practice," Routledge, (2005). Read a book review and/or order
	Dan Woog, "School's Out: The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on America's Schools,"  Alyson Books, (2000). Read a book review and/or order

References used:

1. "Gay-straight alliances," at: http://www.ianmacgillivray.com/
2. "Sexual orientation and school policy," at: http://www.ianmacgillivray.com/

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