LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810885360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Through interviews and thorough research, the author gives you C. Hansen Through interviews and thorough research, the author gives you a clear and honest view of the challenges and rewards of living with one or two LGBTQ parents. Every family type is celebrated and explored in this easy-to-read guide for teens.
Eva Apelqvist is a freelance writer and translator, who has written for children’s magazines such as Highlights for Children, High Five, Spider Magazine, Ladybug, and more. . She is the author of Swede Dreams (2007) and Getting Ready to Drive (2011)
Grades 7-12. The author is careful, however, not to demonize all members of these critical affiliations. From Booklist Whether through interviews or brief biographies, the comprehensive It Happened to Me series ties each topic directly to teens. Each title comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research. LGBTQ Families begins with an overview of each letter of the iconic acronym and progresses into a more thorough look at LGBTQ adolescents, LGBTQ parents, and how trans individuals
Teens and adults from LGBTQ families—and teens who identify as LGBTQ themselves—tell their personal stories and share strategies they use to deal with a sometimes unaccepting society. According to the recent United States Census, there are 650,000 same-sex couple households in the U.S., and an estimated one-quarter of those households are raising children. Unfortunately, young adults in LGBTQ families encounter many challenges, from derision by their peers to the embarrassment of being perceived as different.LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide focuses on the difficulties young people face as members of households in which one or more members are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, or queer/questioning. Topics discussed include politics, religion, media, and bullying.Aimed at young adults with LGBTQ parents, teens who identify as LGBTQ, those who support LGBTQs, and anyone wanting to educate themselves on the topic, this book will broaden understanding and enabl