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authentic

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Books that are easy for the students in our classroom to relate to.  

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Books that are easy for the students in our classroom to relate to.  

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Looking for books that fall under the Queer umbrella. 

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Looking for books that fall under the Queer umbrella. 

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*diversity
*pluralistic texts
*it has to be "real" to what kids may be experiencing

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Saying no one is trying to change anyone's religion; it's about safety and respect for all

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Saying no one is trying to change anyone's religion; it's about safety and respect for all

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allowing for all students and families to be included in literature

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Share with parents that we are discussing diversity in families and want to make sure all of our students are represented.

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show the rising statistics of the queer community; make a point that you are not telling students what is right and what is wrong

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Asserting that all children deserve to feel safe and respected in the classroom no matter their background

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Asserting that all children deserve to feel safe and respected in the classroom no matter their background

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*showing the academic importance of different literature
*be an advocate for your students

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First, there needs to be support of your principal. Being sensitive to all families.

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To prevent bullying and suicides related to LGBTQIA identities

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To prevent bullying and suicides related to LGBTQIA identities

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To show our students diversity in families

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To provide mirrors and windows.

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So our students can see themselves represented in literature!!!

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*to show different families in the "real" world

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Administration not wanting backlash from parents and the public

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Administration not wanting backlash from parents and the public

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Push back from parents.

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Not knowing how to discuss it...

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*parents wishes

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students not taking it seriously

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*odd/wierd
*weakness

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We feel that queer has had a negative connotation, and we want to be respectful to what others want to be called.

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Meaning has changed. Not sure who to talk to in the community if there are questions.

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Queer has become more of an acceptable term to use to refer to members of that community.

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What traits will you look for within queer literature when choosing books for your classroom?

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What is the purpose of incorporating Queer literature in your curriculum?

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What stigma do you associate with the word "QUEER"?

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Brainstorm some ways you could address critics (parent/administration concerns) if you choose to include queer literature in your classroom.

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What apprehensions or fears do you have about incorporating queer literature in your classroom?

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Everyone Deserves to Feel Accepted and Loved . . .

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Everyone Deserves to Feel Accepted and Loved . . .

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"Children in rainbow families are not different from other children in their need to feel accepted, valued and loved." (p. 169)

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"When children in rainbow families see reflections of themselves in library programming, then their existence is validated and they understand that librarians value and respect LGBTQ individuals and their family" (p. 170).

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"some children rarely see representations of themselves or their families in the books they encounter in schools and libraries. One of these cultural groups is rainbow families" (p. 164)

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the term "rainbow family" is used to describe families that include one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer members (LGBTQ) (p. 163).

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In 2013, it was estimated that approximately 2 million children in the USA were living in rainbow families.  (p. 164)

from 1999 to 2009 the average books published with LGBTQ characters or themes was on average "four books per year, representing less than 1% of picture books published in the USA each year" (p. 165)

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"...certain populations and subgroups are overlooked or underrepresented, such as transgender or bisexual individuals, older lesbians and gays, characters who are differently-able, and ethnically or racially diverse characters." (p. 165)