sexual minorities

Addresses issues of publicly identifying oneself as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and discusses resources for support.

"Human rights advocates contend that the LGBT community has yet to achieve full equality and acceptance in the United States and elsewhere. In [past] ... years in the United States, state legislators have introduced more than 250 bills that limit LGBT rights and twenty of these have become law. In other parts of the world, it remains shameful to identify as LGBT; in some countries, it is even punishable by death. These and other human rights concerns are examined"--Provided by publisher.

Focuses on the status of equal rights for LGBTQ communities in the United States.

"Debunks the twenty-one most common myths and misperceptions about transgender issues"--Amazon.com.

This book traces the "nature versus nurture" debate over the origin of same-sex attraction. It questions those traditional notions of gender, gender identity and sexual orientation at the center of LGBT people's sense of self, their struggle for civil rights, and happy, fulfilling lives.

"Explores common LGBT stereotypes that persist both outside and inside the community"--Provided by publisher.

"Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer or Questioning. Each of these terms has an individual meaning and community around them. Through interviews with professionals as well as those in the LGBTQ community, readers can learn not only the definition of each of these words, but also what it means on a greater scale. Perfect for research or personal use, this text will provide teens with answers to many of their questions about sexuality and create a dialogue through which they can learn to accept each other and themselves"--Provided by the publisher.

Highlights how educators can make schools more supportive of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) student's development and academic success.

Daniel Hernandez Jr. describes the accomplishments of his young life, including going to U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords' aid when she was shot in 2011. Presented in Spanish.