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The resources we have placed here are meant to provide insight and understanding into the topic of gender and sexuality. This topic is wide ranging and can be critical to helping students feel seen, and yet it is widely misunderstood or not even discussed by educators. Here you will find information about the science of sexuality and gender, how to help students feel accepted, stories that represent the many kinds of students that exist, and more!

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- Proud by various artists: Twelve short stories and poems cover a multitude of themes and emotions, including a wide range of LGBT+ characters. They have all been written by LGBT+ authors and each story or poem has been illustrated by an LGBT+ artist. These upbeat stories with happy endings and beautiful illustrations will appeal to reluctant readers. The stories feature contemporary fiction with a touch of fantasy.

-Act Cool by Tolby McSmith: Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There’s only one problem: His conservative parents won’t accept that he’s transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won’t transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?

-Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo: This story is a historical fiction about a queer Chinese-American girl living in San Fransisco, California during the Red Scare.

-Rick by Alex Gino: This book details a student named Rick who is beginning 6th grade. His parents and friends often ask him about his interest in girls or boys which makes him uncomfortable. As we follow this story we see Rick begin to understand asexuality and how he feels about himself.

-Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Gervin: This book tells the story of Riley Cavanaugh who enjoys blogging about their experience with being gender-fluid in a heteronormative world that doesn’t accept these concepts. One main theme in this novel is understanding one's own identity and the struggles that come along with it. We learn here that it’s okay to feel masculine and feminine at different times/ on different days. This book also addresses bullying as there is an anonymous person who claims they know what Riley’s real identity is and they start making threats to Riley.

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-Star-Crossed by Barbra Dee: This is a sweet romantic comedy for the middle-school age group. Mattie, a girl, is chosen to play Romeo in her eighth-grade production of Romeo and Juliet. Her Juliet is a girl named Gemma, on whom Mattie has a crush. Mattie also has a crush on a boy... Is it possible to have a crush on both boys AND girls? On top of Mattie’s love life, the play is in trouble with backstage drama to rival any Shakespeare play!

-A Family is a Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary: This picture book tells the story of a classroom full of students who are discussing what makes their families special. One student is nervous to share anything about her family because she thinks they’re too different. She soon learns that there are many different and special families that belong to her classmates.

-When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff: This story is about a boy named Aidan who is preparing for the arrival of a new baby sibling. When Aidan was born, people thought he was a girl, so they dressed him in clothes that “girls might wear” and made his room pink. Aidan is worried that the same thing will happen to his new baby sibling but his parents make sure he knows how much they love him and have learned from his experiences.

-I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings: This story is based on the life of Jazz Jennings, a transgender (MtF) girl who in her own words describes the experience as having a “girl’s brain and a boy’s body.” The focus of this book revolves around understanding gender identity, as Jazz’s parents, over time, come to accept her for who she truly is.

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Elementary Books/Articles:

For teachers AND students 3rd-6th grade, The Every Body Book: The Lgbtq+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, gender, bodies, and families, is an all encompassing and easy to use book for parents and educators that helps introduce these topics to students in a non-binary, body positive and simple way.

Supporting gender identity and sexual orientation diversity in K-12 schools. This book reviews timely, pragmatic interventions and strategies to support LGBTQ students in K-12 schools. Where formal programs affirming diversity of gender expression and sexual orientation are not yet in place, contributors provide insights and practical tips for creating a positive, safe school environment. Topics include how stigma based on gender expression or sexual orientation can affect children and adolescents in school performance and risk-taking behavior, and how schools can flip the narrative on bullying and victimization to one that promotes strengths and school connectedness. Teacher and school staff training issues are also addressed, along with suggestions for advocacy on the small scale and at local, regional, and state systems levels. In this book, school counselors and psychologists, administrators, teachers, and other community stakeholders will find steps they can take to translate and implement the ever-growing body of scientific theory and research on equitable education of gender minority and sexual minority children, youth, and families.

Secondary Books/Articles:
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Marks Ten Years of Tracking Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People, Recording 32 Fatalities in 2022.

Difficult Conversations in Support of LGBTQ+ Students.

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Amaze

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

PRISM Elementary Edition—Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions About Sexual and Gender Minorities

Black & LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality: What the Science Says

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Teachers Podcast

Beyond the Letters Podcast (Whole Series)

PBS Learning Media Collection for LGBTQ Identity

UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast for Teachers

Ted Talk Tillett Wright: Fifty Shades of Gay

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1.  Blair Imani Ali (She/her/hers) Instagram Black, bisexual, and Muslim. Creator of Smarter in Seconds. Co-owner of @FemPowerBeauty.

2. Charlie Amáyá Scott (they/her) Instagram Page Charlie (they/her) is an indigenous transfemme educator and content creator.

3. Zoe Stoller (she/they) Instagram Page Zoe is a queer + genderfluid educator, writer, & social worker and content creator.

4.  Devin-Norelle Instagram Page Devin-Norelle is a transgender advocate, public speaker, media figure, and opinion writer

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-Moore, A., Huber, G. (n.d.) Elementary: Pre-k through first grade lesson plan: Be Kind, Be You. Retrieved December 1, 2022 from, https://www.msintheclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/Ms.-Lesson-Plan-Dr.-Moore-Huber.docx.pdf

-The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, (2018), Qmunity Lesson Plans, kindergarten through third grade: And Tango Makes Three, [Social Studies and Community], Retrieved November 23, 2022, from, https://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/pd/lgbtq/QM_LP_TangoMakesThree_2018.pdf

-Advocates for Youth, (2017), I Am Who I Am: Lesson Plan from Rights, Respect, Responsibility: A K-12 Curriculum, (target grade 7), Retrieved December, 1, 2022, from, https://advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/3rscurric/documents/7-Lesson-6-3Rs-IAmWhoIAm.pdf

-Chicago Public Schools, (n.d.), Grade 8 lesson plan: Gender, Expression, and Sexual Orientation, [Sexual Health Education], Retrieved November, 23, 2022, from https://www.georgearmstrongelementary.org/pdf/sexual_health_curriculum//6-8/8th/Option%201%20Relationship%20Building%20Track/Lesson%208%20-%20Gender%20Expression%20and%20Sexual%20Orientation/Lesson%208-%20Gender%20Expression%20and%20Sexual%20Orientation%20Lesson%20Plan%20Final.pdf

-Peoria District, (n.d.) Grade 8 Lesson Plan: Sexual Orientation and Gender Stereotypes, [Family Life and Sexual Health], Retrieved December, 1, 2022, from https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/cms/lib/IL01001530/Centricity/Domain/4515/DASH%208th%20Grade%20Lesson%20Plans.pdf

-The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, (2022), Qmunity Lesson Plans; Identity, Grades 5 through 8, [English Language Arts], Retrieved November, 23, 2022, from, https://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/pd/lgbtq/QM_LP_Identity_2022.pdf

-Anti-Defamation League, (2018), Curriculum Connections lesson plan: Understanding Gender Identity, Grades 10 through 12, Retrieved December, 1, 2022, from, https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/cc-unheard-voices-l5-grades-10-and-up.pdf

-American Psychological Association Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools, APA Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns, (2008), The Psychology of Sexual Orientation: A modular lesson plan/teaching resource for high school psychology teachers, Retrieved December, 1, 2022, from, https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/topss/lessons/sexual-orientation.pdf

-The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, (2018), Qmunity Lesson Plans; Identity: Pride and Protest, Grades 9 through 12, [Grade 9 Social Studies; Grade 12 World Issues; Grade 11 History; Grade 9-12 ELA], Retrieved November, 23, 2022, from, https://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/pd/lgbtq/QM_LP_PrideandProtest_2018.pdf

-Advocates for Youth, (n.d.), Gender and Sexual Orientation: Understanding the Difference: Lesson Plan from Rights, Respect, Responsibility: A K-12 Curriculum, (target grade 11), Retrieved December, 1, 2022, from, https://3rs.org/wp-content/uploads/3rscurric/documents/11-Lesson-5-3Rs-GenderandSexualOrientation.pdf

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1. Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

2. Family Equality Council This group supports, and represents the three million LGBTQ parents in this country and their six million children.

3. Human Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/

4. It Gets Better Project:

https://itgetsbetter.org/

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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS-

-Blair Imani Ali [Instagram Page of Blair Imani Ali (she/her/hers)] Retrieved December 1, 2022, from Blair Imani Ali (She/her/hers) Instagram

-Charlie Amáyá Scott [Instagram Page of Charlie Amáyá Scott (they/her)] Retrieved December 1, 2022, from Charlie Amáyá Scott (they/her) Instagram Page

-Zoe Stoller [Instagram Page of Zoe Stoller (she/they)] Retrieved December 1, 2022, from  Zoe Stoller (she/they) Instagram Page

-Devin-Norelle [Instagram Page if Devin Norelle] Retrieved December 1, 2022, from Devin-Norelle Instagram Page

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1. Be Kind, Be You Lesson Plan (Pre. K-1st)

2. And Tango Makes Three (Social Studies and Community) PDF 2018 (grade: K-3rd)

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1. Understanding Gender Identity (grade:10 & Up)

2. The Psychology of Sexual Orientation  (grade: 9 & Up)

3. Pride and Protest- Identity Lesson Plan PDF 2018 (grade: 9th-12)

4. Gender and Sexual Orientation: Understanding the Difference (grade: 11)

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1. I Am Who I Am Lesson Plan (grade:6th-8th)

2. Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation (grade:8th)

3. Sexual Orientation and Gender Stereotypes   (grade:8th)

4. Identity Lesson Plan PDF 2022 (grade: 5th-8th)

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BOOKS-
-Dee, B. (2017). Star-Crossed. Aladdin.

-Garvin, Jeff. (2016). Symptoms of Being Human. HarperCollins.

-Lytle, M. C., & Sprott, R. A. (2021). Supporting gender identity and sexual orientation diversity in K-12 schools. American Psychological Association.

-McSmith, T., & Maćczak, J. (2022). Act cool. HarperCollins Polska sp. z o.o.

Simon, R. E., & Grigni, N. (2020). The Every Body book: The Lgbtq+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, gender, bodies, and families. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

-Dawson, J., Atta, D., Benwell, F., Bird, C., Byrne, T., Fowley-Doyle, M., Green, S. J., Levithan, D., Vallance, J., Lawler, K., Richardson, M. L., So, C., Staples, K., Greenfield, L., Van Dam, K., Khan, S., Duffy, F., Bruke, F., Oseman, A., … Bertie, A. (2019). Proud. Stripes Publishing.

-Gino, A. (2020). Rick. Scholastic Press.

-Herthel, Jessica, and Jazz Jennings. (2014). I Am Jazz. Penguin.

-Lo, M. (2021). Last Night at the Telegraph Club. Dutton Books.

-Lukoff, K., & Kaylani, J. (2019). When Aidan Became a Brother. Lee & Low Books

-O'Leary, S., & Leng, Q. (2021). A family is a family is a family. Groundwood Books, House of Anansi Press.

LINKS-
-UnErased, H. (2022, July 15). UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A podcast for teachers. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unerasing-lgbtq-history-and-identities-a-podcast/id1595199443

-AMAZE - Age appropriate info on puberty for tweens and their parents. (2016, August 19). Amaze / USA. https://amaze.org/

-Black & LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations. (2021, July 14). The Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/black-lgbtq-approaching-intersectional-conversations/

-Difficult Conversations in Support of LGBTQ+ Students. (2018, November 30). Knowles Teacher Initiative. https://knowlesteachers.org/kaleidoscope/difficult-conversations-in-support-of-lgbtq-students?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoU8x4Sng-TPF32IXZATvFdqWjqYyEMwd_Hg5oXtowP2vVugbgApb34aAh_vEALw_wcB

-Family equality. (2018, March 22). Family Equality. https://www.familyequality.org/

Heinemann. A division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. (n.d.). Heinemann blog. Beyond The Letters. https://blog.heinemann.com/topic/beyond-the-letters/page/1

-Human Rights Campaign Foundation marks ten years of tracking violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people, recording 32 fatalities in 2022. (n.d.). Human Rights Campaign. https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-foundation-marks-ten-years-of-tracking-violence-against-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-people-recording-32-fatalities-in-2022

-Human rights campaign. (n.d.). Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.hrc.org/

It gets better. (n.d.). It Gets Better. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://itgetsbetter.org/

-LearningMedia, P. (2018, July 2). Video resources. PBS LearningMedia. https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/lgbtq-identity/t/p-d/video-resources/

-PRISM elementary edition—toolkit for safe and caring discussions about sexual and gender minorities. (n.d.). Alberta Teachers Association. https://legacy.teachers.ab.ca/For%20Members/Professional%20Development/Diversity-Equity-and-Human-Rights/Resources/Pages/PRISM-Toolkit.aspx

-Sex, gender, and sexuality. (2022, August 11). National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.nih.gov/nih-style-guide/sex-gender-sexuality

-Sex, gender, and sexuality: What the science says. (2022, May 26). OpenMind Magazine. https://www.openmindmag.org/articles/lgbtq-a-guide?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoXfyw4vyFXtdhvpmNzksjIElLEUJRafvQfWnXqIlo1H2Ew3YjEFSQEaAjZ1EALw_wcB

-TED. (2013). iO Tillett Wright: Fifty shades of gay [Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAJ-5J21Rd0

-The Trevor Project. (2021, August 16). The Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

-Whitmarsh, B. (n.d.). On the podcast: Supporting LGBTQ Students and Teachers. https://blog.heinemann.com/podcast-supporting-lgbtq-students-teachers