LGBTQ : the survival guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens

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LGBTQ : the survival guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens

Author:

Madrone, Kelly, 1974- author.

Uniform Title:

GLBTQ

ISBN:

9781631983023

Edition:

Rev. & updated 3rd ed.

Physical Description:

viii, 263 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Previous editions published under the title: GLBTQ.

Contents:

LGBTQ 101 -- Transgender and nonbinary teens -- Homophobia and transphobia -- Coming out -- Life at school -- LGBTQ friends -- Dating and relationships -- Sex and sexuality -- Staying healthy -- Religion and culture -- Work, college, and beyond.

Reading Level:

1140 L Lexile

Subject Term:

Homosexuality.

Coming out (Sexual orientation).

Added Author:

Local Subject:

Teen nonfiction collection.

Summary:

Huegel Madrone provides realistic advice for teens who are LGBTQ, questioning whether they might be, or are just interested in knowing more about LGBTQ history and rights. Also included are practical suggestions on dealing with homophobia; dating; creating a more accepting school environment; and reconciling your sexual/gender identity with cultural and religious beliefs.

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Searching... Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake)	TEEN 306.766 HUE	Searching... Unknown
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Searching... R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury)	TEEN 306.766 HUE	Searching... Unknown

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Fully revised and updated guide with frank, sensitive information for LGBTQ teens, their families, and their allies.

LGBTQ is the indispensable resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning teens and their allies. This fully revised and updated third edition includes current information on LGBTQ terminology, evolving understandings of gender identity and sexual identity, LGBTQ rights, and much more. Other advice covers topics such as coming out, confronting prejudice, getting support, making healthy choices, and thriving in school and beyond.

Resources point the way to books and websites with more information, and quotes from LGBTQ teens (and allies) share stories of personal experiences. Created with input from PFLAG, GLSEN, GLAAD, and others, this book is for young people who are beginning to question their sexual orientation or gender identity, those who are ready to work for LGBTQ rights, and those who may need advice, guidance, or reassurance that they are not alone.

2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Honorable Mention

Author Notes

Kelly Huegel Madrone is the author of two books and more than 100 published articles. She has worked for the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., chapter of PFLAG, where she helped provide support and educational services for LGBTQ people and their families. Kelly welcomes readers to follow or message her directly via Twitter @LGBTQguide.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 6 Up-This affirming guide covers a wide range of topics, educating readers and helping them become better advocates for themselves. Using the acronym LGBTQ and the word queer, this updated and revised third edition includes updated data and emphasizes evolving concepts and understandings of gender and sexuality, advances in LGBTQ rights, cultural shifts and changing attitudes, and a look at a wider range of experience and identity. With information from experts, advice from advocacy groups, and stories from teenagers, chapters tackle accepting and questioning identity, trans and nonbinary teens, what to consider when coming out, harassment and bullying, finding community, dating (including a look at relationship violence), sex and sexually transmitted infections, mental health, and religious life. The part about work and college life contains details on rights and discrimination and tips on finding the right company or college. Pull quotes, text boxes, and subheadings break up the dense text. Some identities, such as intersex, asexual, aromantic, and others along those spectrums, receive less space than the LGBTQ identities of the title. This useful resource is aimed at queer teens, but those seeking to provide a welcoming, affirming environment for LGBTQ youth will also find this indispensable. VERDICT This sensitive, frank, and supportive volume belongs in every library.-Amanda MacGregor, Parkview Elementary School, Rosemount, MN © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Jillian Weiss

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
About This Book	p. 6
Chapter 1 LGBTQ 101	p. 9
LGBTQ Terminology	p. 10
A Biology Lesson: The Science of LGBTQ	p. 15
Your Personal Geography: Exploring Who You Are	p. 21
Myths, Generalizations, and Just Plain Absurd Ideas About LGBTQ People ... and the Truth	p. 24
Chapter 2 Transgender and Nonbinary Teens	p. 33
What Does it Mean to Be Transgender or Nonbinary?	p. 35
How Do You Know? Figuring Out if You're Trans or Nonbinary	p. 42
Now What? Options for Trans and Nonbinary Teens	p. 46
Facing Discrimination	p. 56
Chapter 3 Homophobia and Transphobia	p. 58
The 411 on Hate: The Roots of Homophobia and Transphobia	p. 59
The Big Bad World: Homophobia and Transphobia in Society and at School	p. 63
Responding to Homophobia and Transphobia	p. 67
When Homophobia and Transphobia = Ongoing Harassment	p. 77
The Good News	p. 80
Chapter 4 Coming Out	p. 82
What Is Coming Out All About?	p. 84
How's the Weather Out There? Deciding If You're Ready (and If It's Safe) to Come Out	p. 86
I Have Something to Tell You: Coming Out to Your Family	p. 94
Coming Out to Your Friends	p. 100
Coming Out at School	p. 102
Chapter 5 Life at School	p. 104
School Life for LGBTQ Teens: The Big Picture	p. 105
Feeling Invisible ... or Too Visible	p. 107
Exercising Your Rights as an LGBTQ Student	p. 110
The Voice of Authority: Talking to Teachers and Administrators	p. 115
Club Life: Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and Other Queer-Friendly Activities	p. 117
Moving On: Deciding If You Need to Change Schools	p. 121
Chapter 6 LGBTQ Friends	p. 123
Part of the Family: The Utterly Diverse, Somewhat Cohesive, Always Interesting LGBTQ Community	p. 124
IMRU2? Meeting Other LGBTQ Teens	p. 125
Making Connections: LGBTQ Online Communities	p. 128
Queer Com pad res: LGBTQ Friendships	p. 130
Straight But Not Narrow: Other Friends	p. 131
Chapter 7 Dating and Relationships	p. 133
Soul Searching: Figuring Out If You're Ready to Date	p. 134
Who Gets the Check? LGBTQ Dating Basics	p. 136
Being "Out" on a Date	p. 140
Singing the Breakup Blues	p. 142
Abusive Relationships: Recognizing Them and Getting Help	p. 144
Chapter 8 Sex and Sexuality	p. 152
Making Sound Decisions About Sex	p. 156
Five Myths (and Truths) About Queer Sex	p. 163
The Big Picture: STIs and Pregnancy	p. 166
Chapter 9 Staying Healthy	p. 176
Chilling Out: Dealing with Stress as an LGBTQ Teen	p. 177
When Stress Turns Into Depression	p. 183
Thinking About Drinking: Making Decisions About Alcohol	p. 188
The Truth About Tobacco	p. 193
Avoiding Drugs	p. 194
Chapter 10 Religion and Culture	p. 199
States of Being: Religious Life and Queer Life	p. 200
Making Room in Religion: Reconciling Your Personal Beliefs	p. 205
Cultural Differences, Being LGBTQ, and You	p. 213
Chapter 11 Work, College, and Beyond	p. 219
Getting Past High School	p. 219
Finding an LGBTQ-Friendly Company	p. 221
Being LGBTQ in the Workplace: Your Decisions and Your Rights	p. 222
A Perfect Match: Finding the Right School	p. 227
Going with the Flow: Some Thoughts on Getting Older	p. 231
Glossary	p. 233
Resources	p. 244
Selected Bibliography	p. 250
Index	p. 254
About the Author	p. 263

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