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Reza has just moved to New York City from Iran, and he fears people finding out that he is gay. After all, the year is 1989, and all he knows of gay life is men dying of AIDS. Judy has an uncle with AIDS and unknowingly falls for Reza.  Her best friend, Art, is their school’s only out-and-proud teen. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to end the deception with Judy and preserve the meaningful friendship between them.

Nazemian, A. (2019). Like a love story. Balzer + Bray.

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This resource explores and explains the scientific aspects of AIDS. The article provides a brief overview of AIDS and HIV. It also discusses diagnosis of AIDS and the means of transmission. This article provides an important context for readers of Like a Love Story who may not be familiar with AIDS or the history of the disease.

AIDS. (2020). In Gale In Context Online Collection. Gale. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/PPCDXU237165111/SUIC?u=omah93080&sid=bookmark-SUIC&xid=e1fd34f8

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This resource supports the health needs of LGBTQ youths, as well as their need for positive environments. On this page, users will find resources from the CDC, various government agencies, and community organizations for LGBTQ youths and their supporters. Resources are divided into three sections:  for LGBTQ youths and their friends, for educators and school administrators, and for parents, guardians, and family members.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, March 27). LGBT youth resources. https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

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Positive environments are important to help all youth thrive. However, the health needs of LGBTQ+ Youth can differ from their heterosexual peers. On this page, find resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBTQ+ Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.

Because some LGBTQ+ Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school, it is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

American Psychological Association (APA) Resources:

Because some LGBT Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school, it is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

Some LGBT Youth are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience bullying or other aggression in school. It is important that educators, counselors, and school administrators have access to resources and support to create a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.

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Resources for LGBT youth as well as friends, family, and school administrators to support LGBT youth.

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This valuable resource addresses several topics within the larger subject of coming out. First, the authors tackle the importance of communication skills when teens are preparing to come out to their communities. Next, sexuality and healthy relationships are explored. Abuse prevention is the final topic addressed.

Endsley, K. (2020). Coming out: Insights and tips for teenagers. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.