LibGuides: MPL's Pride Guide: Children's and Family Resources

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Pride Guide: Non-Fiction and Parenting Resources

Respecting the Contributions of LGBT Americans by Anna Kingston
Call Number: J 306.786 Kin
ISBN: 9781448874460
Publication Date: 2012-08-15
Zack's Story by Keith Elliot Greenberg; Carol Halebian (Photographer)
Call Number: J 306.874 Gre
ISBN: 082252581X
Publication Date: 1996-06-01
LGBT Families by H. W. Poole
Call Number: J 306.8740 Poo
ISBN: 9781422236192
Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Rainbow Family Collections by Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Call Number: J PAR 028.1624 Nai
ISBN: 9781598849608
Publication Date: 2012-04-13
Gender Identity by Darlene Tando
Call Number: J PAR 305.3 Tan
ISBN: 9781440596308
Publication Date: 2016-07-01
This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens-Reid; Kristin Russo; Linda Stone Fish (Foreword by)
Call Number: J PAR 306.766 Owe
ISBN: 9781452127538
Publication Date: 2014-09-09
Family Pride: What LGBT Families Should Know about Navigating Home, School, and Safety in Their Neighborhoods by Michael Shelton
Call Number: E-Resource (OverDrive e-book)
ISBN: 9780807001981
The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads by Ferdinand van Gameren; Brian Rosenberg; Greg Berlanti (Foreword by)
Call Number: J PAR 306.874 Ros
ISBN: 9781633534919
Publication Date: 2017-10-24

Helpful Links

Advocates for Youth LGBTQ Issues
The Advocates for Youth LGBTQ page includes advice for parents on how to support LGBTQ and questioning children.
COLAGE
COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents and caregivers into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.
Equality Texas
Equality Texas works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration.
Family Equality Council
Family Equality Council's mission is to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change.
Human Rights Campaign: Parenting
HRC provides current resources that address the many potential paths to parenthood as well as tools for issues facing LGBTQ-headed families or LGBTQ youth.
National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays
National organization for education, advocacy and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. Chapters are available in all states – check website for local chapters and educational materials for families.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community, the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses.
STEP: South Texas Equality Project
South Texas Equality Project (STEP) is a partnership of LGBTQI organizations & individuals in the Rio Grande Valley focused on advocacy and visibility of the LGBTQI community.
StopBullying.gov's LGBTQ Youth Page
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth are at an increased risk of being bullied. StopBullying.gov explains the unique considerations for strategies to prevent and address bullying of LGBT youth.
The Trevor Project
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. (866) 488-7386