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Summary:

Shares in-depth definitions of LGBT+ terms, and offers personal anecdotes from LGBT+ people.
"We live in a post-binary world where gender fluency, awareness and acceptance of how people identify is essential. Ashley Mardell, a trusted voice on YouTube, looks at all things LGBT+. Mardell's book, filled with in-depth definitions and personal anecdotes, is proof it does get better every day in a world where people are empowered by information and understanding. As Mardell says, 'Learning about new identities broadens our understanding of humanity, heightens our empathy, and allows us different, valuable perspectives.' Whether you are a questioning teen, a teacher or parent looking for advice or anyone wanting to learn the language of respect, this book is an essential guide for you"--Back cover.

Table of Contents:

• A cheat sheet : Introduction : Who is writing this book? ; What is this book about? ; Why is this book important? ; Who is this book for? ; How to use this book ; A disclaimer
• 1. Spectrums
• 2. Gender : Intro to sex and gender : What is sex? ; What is gender? ; Gender expression ; Pronouns
• Identities and terms
• 3. Sexual and romantic identities : Sexual and romantic orientations: what are they? : Sexual orientation ; Romantic orientation
• Identities and terms : Single gender attraction ; Multiple gender attractions ; Fluid attractions ; Asexual and aromantic identities ; More sexual and romantic identities
• Conclusion : Terms and identity index!

Author/Creator:

Hardell, Ash , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

The ABC's of LGBT+ [by Hardell, A.]

Subjects:

Sexual minorities — Identity

Sexual minorities — Anecdotes

Gender nonconformity

Transgender people

Homosexuality

Bisexuality

Bisexuals

Gays

Lesbians

Sexual minorities

Genres:

Anecdotes

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.

Audience:

Adolescent
Teenagers
Children
Grades: 7-up.

Physical Description:

189 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm

Call Numbers:

J306.76 M298ab

ISBNs:

9781633534094 (paperback)
163353409X (paperback)

OCLC Numbers:

962263268