https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks Resources to support your reading en-us 2022-03-26 19:03:19 UTC 2025-10-04 12:44:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png jeannemeyer https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115052836 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.]]> 2022-03-26 19:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115052836 jeannemeyer https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115063625 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]]> 2022-03-26 19:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115063625 jeannemeyer https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115827366 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. ]]> 2022-03-27 19:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115827366 jeannemeyer https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115831117 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]]> 2022-03-27 19:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jeannemeyer/Bookmarks/wish/2115831117