https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv en-us 2022-11-11 00:48:40 UTC 2025-12-29 20:07:11 UTC hello@padlet.com oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379491218 What are the struggles that all (especially young) queer people face due to legislation in America, regardless of whether or not they are supported by their family and/or community? ]]> 2022-11-11 01:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379491218 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379497018 This is an incredible resource for all recent legislation proposed against the LGBT community and their current status. You can see anything proposed whether it's currently dead, still active, or passed. It's important to not only be aware of the current legislation that negatively effects LGBT+ people in America and to see the on-going battle we're fighting to maintain what we have. ]]> 2022-11-11 01:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379497018 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379512319 In this article, teachers talk about the new wave of restrictions regarding addressing anything LGBT+ related. It's important to see how supportive/activist teachers are heavily restricted by new school policies.]]> 2022-11-11 01:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379512319 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379519974 This article does a great job contextualizing the recent surge in schools restricting the conversations we have in school about the LGBT+ community. It can be hard to understand why, after so much progress, we seem to be regressing. ]]> 2022-11-11 01:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379519974 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379524232 What are the hardships that many LGBT+ youths in America experience today?]]> 2022-11-11 01:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379524232 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379535637 This snapshot holds a whole host of statistics highlighting the hostility and discrimination in Ohio schools. It's very easy to be comforted by the fact that our youngest generations are becoming more and more accepting. However, these statistics are quick to shake that comforting feeling out of you.]]> 2022-11-11 01:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379535637 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379543480 This article highlights the horrible reality that is the prevelance of homelessness in LGBT youth. The Trevor Project dives deeper into the topic with statistics on who in the community is most effected and the reasons many LGBT+ youths find themselves to be homeless.]]> 2022-11-11 01:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379543480 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379570327 Simon VS. the Homosapiens Agenda follows Simon, a teenage boy still in the closet, as he struggles to keep his identity a secret after an email falls into the wrong hands. Now he's being blackmailed by a classmate who wants Simon to be his wingman. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379570327 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379573817 Symptoms of Being Human follows Riley Cavanaugh who is punk, snarky, rebellious and genderfluid. However, Riley isn't out yet. To cope with being in the closet, starting a new school, and having a conservative politician as a father, Riley's therapist recommended that Riley start a blog to vent about their problems. But when Riley's blog goes viral an unnamed commenters threatens Riley's online anonymity. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379573817 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379575587 This book follows our two main characters Ari and Dante; two boys who are so different that fate brought together anyway. This book might not have much plot but it shines as a beautiful character study on Ari and Dante and their experiences learning, loving, and growing. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379575587 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379581281 We Are the Ants follows Henry Denton, a teenage boy that has been being kidnapped by aliens periodically through the course of a couple years. Now these aliens are giving him a choice: Henry has 144 days to decide the fate of the world. With all of Henry's struggles and with his boyfriends recent suicide weighing on him, he thinks the world could use a good reset. Follow Henry on his journey to his final decision; the good and the bad]]> 2022-11-11 02:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379581281 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379586932 Cemetery boys follows a young trans boy who sets off to prove to his family and his community, not only that he’s truly a boy, but that he’s worthy of the brujo title. Things go sideways for him when instead of summoning his recently deceased cousin, he summons a spirit named Julian instead. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379586932 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379598355 I Wish You All the Best follows Ben Becker who was thrown out by their parents after coming out as nonbinary and forced to move in with their sister and her husband. Struggling with an anxiety disorder made worse by their parents rejection, Ben only comes out to Hannah and Thomas. Bens attempts to stay under the radar are ruined by Nathan Allen, as he takes Ben under his wing. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379598355 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379617546 This book follows Joanna, a high school senior that has been out of the closet for years. When her dad, a radio evangelist, remarries and moves the family to Georgia, he asks her to stay in the closet. Keeping her sexuality a secret gets even harder when Jo meets Mary, a "straight" she thinks she might have a chance with. ]]> 2022-11-11 02:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379617546 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379707302 The Village is specifically aimed towards struggling tran youth. Wrabel sings their acceptance and validation to all the trans kids that are struggling to find it from their community.  ]]> 2022-11-11 04:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379707302 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379720489 This inforgraphic highlights the dangerous lack of LGBT education in U.S schools. The article linked goes into more detail. ]]> 2022-11-11 04:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379720489 oliverak https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379724256 For those struggling to understand the scope of the struggles that LGBT youth go through, this is a good resource. This resource is full of devestating statistics on LGBT youth.]]> 2022-11-11 04:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/oliverak/iedgykuvcngzhkdv/wish/2379724256