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GLBTQ Fiction

January 12, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

YA A to Z: Let’s Talk About . . . Aromantic and Asexual, a guest post by Bridgette Johnson

It’s the second week of January, which means we’re discussing the Letter A in YA A to Z. Today we are talking about aromantic and asexual with librarian Bridgette Johnson. You can find out more about YA A to Z here. Before we delve too deep into our topic, let’s have some super basic broad […]

June 8, 2017 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: YA Lit on Asexuality Resources

Earlier today guest poster Laura Perenic shared with us an introduction to asexuality (Introducing Asexuality, a guest post by Laura Perenic). This really resonated with me because of a recent interaction I had with one of my regular teen patrons. I was sitting in the Teen MakerSpace working on some collection development. Specifically, I had […]

November 5, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Jewish LGBTQ Books for a Synagogue Collection, a guest post by Jill Ratzan

For our second post today we are honored to host Jill Ratzan discussing Jewish LGBTQ books for the #FSYALit Discussion. The Hebrew word mishkan can mean “tent,” “safe space,” or “inclusion.” At my Reconstructionist Jewish synagogue (Congregation Kol Emet in Yardley, PA), the Mishkan committee is charged with building a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ […]

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Fighting for Phoenix

September 24, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS

I know that this is a blog about serving teens, but I need to talk to you about Phoenix. You see, Phoenix is a 7-year-old boy who tried to take his life, and sadly this is not the first time. If I’m remembering correctly, Phoenix was 5 when he tried the first time, though possibly […]

Faith and Spirituality in YA Lit: GLBTQ YA and Issues of Faith, a guest post by Robert Bittner

February 16, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Writing about spirituality is a really complex thing and includes myriad ways of looking at the world and at institutions that purport to nurture the spiritual lives of youth, since we’re getting specific. My own history within institutionalized Protestant Christianity left me feeling marginalized, especially due to my identity as a young gay man (though […]

GLBTQ YA resources for building a collection and supporting teens

October 7, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

by Amanda MacGregor Check out these articles and websites for great suggestions on books to add to your collections and how to support GLBTQ youth. “LGTBQ and You: How to Support Your Students” by Lauren Barack at School Library Journal. From the article: “With 82 percent of LGBTQ students reporting verbal harassment, among other forms […]

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Take 5: New GLBT Titles

May 21, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Rainbow Committee is a group of readers and librarians who read and read and read all year long to put together a list of outstanding titles that focus on GLBTQ themes for kids and teens.  Unlike some of the award committees that work in super secret, the Rainbow Committee has a blog that keeps […]

Malinda Lo on Two Boys Kissing (coming in the fall from David Levithan)

March 18, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

I just stumbled across this excellent post from Malinda Lo and wanted to make sure everyone reads it.  The most interesting part to me was in the comments where she discusses how few GLBTQ titles are actually being published.  Read the post here: http://www.malindalo.com/2013/03/on-two-boys-kissing/ Coming in the fall What do you think of the cover […]

Graphic Novel Review: Drama by Raina Telgemeier

February 21, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

If you don’t have Eisner award winner Raina Telgemeier in your collection, you need to start. Her newest work, Drama, brings us into the world of 7th grader Callie.  Deeply in love with the theater, Callie’s dream is to design sets for Broadway.  For now, however, she’ll settle for being on set crew for her […]

Book Review: Sparks by S.J. Adams

January 22, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Ten Commandments of the Holy Church of Blue Matters of the heart come first.  Especially someone else’s heart. Be thou not an asshole.  This is the point to all religion.  Everything else is just commentary.  But exceptions can be made for people who deserve it. Goest thou on holy quests- do amazing things.  Silly, helpful, […]

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