Youth Resources

BOOKS

Houston Public Library

(The library has compiled the following list of recommended GLBT teen books, all of which can be found at the library.)

• Am I Blue: Coming out from the silence edited by Marion Dan Bauer. Short stories from leading teen authors.

• If It Doesn't Kill You by Margaret Bechard. Ben's father is living with another man.

• Kissing the Witch by Emma Donohoe. What if Cinderella fell in love with the Fairy Godmother?

• Eight Seconds by Jean Ferris. John is attracted tough smart Kit.

• Shared Hearts: Portraits and stories celebrating lesbian, gay and bisexual young people by Adam Mastoon. Coming out with personal narratives and photographs.

• Empress of the World by Sara Ryan. Nic falls in love for the first time with Battle–another girl.

• Rainbow Boys by Alex Sanchez. Three high-school seniors struggle with love, sexuality, and intolerance.

• Hearing Us Out: Voices from the gay and lesbian community by Roger Sutton and Lisa Ebright. Reflections on growing up gay or lesbian.

• Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger. Lonely John loves lesbian Marigold.

Ordering Books GLSEN has a great bookstore with titles for both kids and teachers. Call 1-800/247-6553 to request a catalog, or order online at www.atlasbooks.com/glsen.

Web Reading Lists See the list of websites above–many have links to reading lists, including www.softlord.com and www.bidstrup.com/biblio.