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"As kids, Mark and his cousin Talia spent summers at the family cottage in Ontario, but a fight between their parents put an end to it. Living on opposite coasts--Mark in Halifax and Talia in Victoria--they haven't seen each other in years. Mark and Talia are both queer, but a trip to their grandfather's cabin after his death shows that they have nothing else in common. Talia wants to visit her old sweetheart Erin in Toronto, and Mark wants see the Toronto Pride festival. With his younger sister Paige in tow they might just make it to the big city and find what they're looking for"--OCLC.

"This ... book empowers readers to confront discrimination [towards] LGBTQ+ people ... Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the unique challenges that face people of both sexual and racial minority status, such as an Asian person who identifies as LGBTQ. Explores how bullying, depression, and the risk of homelessness are higher for minority LGBTQ people. Includes a glossary.

A memoir of Black non-binary writer and activist George M. Johnson's childhood in New Jersey, growing up with their brother and two cousins, all under the supervision of their larger-than-life grandmother.

The author describes growing up queer and Jewish, and provides other queer people with a concise introduction to queer responsibility. He draws on the Jewish faith to detail ten ways to offer kindness, help, and support to others in the queer community to create a strong global conscience. Includes sources of additional information.

"The dream of a queer separatist town. The life of a gay, Jewish Nazi-fighter. A gender reveal party that tears reality apart. These are just some of the comics you'll find in this massive queer comics anthology from The Nib. [This book] is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA + experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride"--Back cover.

Chronicles the history of homosexuality in the United States from the Puritans through the twentieth century, examining the role of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgendered individuals in shaping American culture.

Discusses how a a spontaneous protest outside of the Stonewall Inn, a New York City bar, in 1969 started the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States.

Explores the prevalence of bullying that LGBTQ students face at school and offers advice and encouragement for standing up to bullying.

The title in the Current Controversies Series delves into the changing issue of same-sex marriage with questions such as how did same-sex marriage become legal in the United States, does same-sex marriage benefit society, is same-sex marriage good for families and children, and what are some of the key issues surrounding same-sex marriage.