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Recommended LGBT-Positive Titles for BC Schools: a list of recommended books and resources by Glen Hansman, Vancouver BC School Board Antihomophobia & Diversity Consultant. Addresses lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues that schools are encouraged to have in their collection. All of these are suitable for classroom and library use to address the prescribed learning outcomes in Personal Planning K-7, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health & Career Education K-7 and 8-9, Planning 10 – or any effort to make your school a affirming space for all students, staff, and families.
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/VancouverBCSchoolBoardRECOMMENDED-LGBTbooks02006.pdf (pdf format)
Becoming Visible: A Reader in Gay and Lesbian History for High School and College by Kevin Jennings. Drawing from both primary and secondary sources, this reader covers over 2,000 years of history and a diverse range of cultures. Each selection is followed by questions that could be assigned to students, and suggestions for classroom activities. Alyson Publications; Phone: 1-800-525-9766; Web site: http://www.alyson.com/; or GLSEN; Phone: 1-800-247-6553; Web site: http://www.atlasbooks.com/glsen/
Dramatic Changes: Talking About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with High School Students Through Drama by Paula Ressler, 2002. ISBN: 0325004145. "Teachers need no drama background or extensive knowledge about sexual orientation and gender identity to use this book. Each chapter provides an introduction to the type of drama presented-from simple role plays through complex and extended pieces-along with educational objectives, rationales, resources, and materials needed." NH: Heinemann Publishing. $21.00
Free Your Mind: The Book For Gay, Lesbian, And Bisexual Youth And Their Allies, E. Bass, 1996. ISBN: 0060951044. Gay and lesbian teenagers relate their experiences regarding the discovery and acceptance of their sexual orientation. Includes suggestions for coping with prejudice, political and religious issues. Families, counselors and friends should read this book, too. NY: HarperCollins. $14.00.
She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders, J.F. Boylan, 2003. ISBN: 076791404X. Vickie Countryman, Director of Equity at Spokane Public Schools, says, "This is an excellent book for those [high school students and adults] who want more info, or who would like to have a better understanding of transgender/transexuals as well as a resource." She's Not There is a memoir of a man named James who became a woman named Jenny. As the book jacket says, "[Bouillon] explores the remarkable territory that lies between men and women, examines changing friendships and rejoices in the redeeming power of family." NY: Broadway Books. $24.95
When the Drama Club Is Not Enough: Lessons from the Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students, J. Perrotti and K. Westheimer, 2001. ISBN: 0807031305. Part concrete advice, part inspirational story-telling by two remarkable educators and activists. Includes a wonderful chapter on race and gender as well as sections on sports, elementary and middle schools, and managing controversy. Boston: Beacon Press. $24.00 (hc)
CURRICULA (about or inclusive of LGBT issues)
Challenging Homophobia in Schools: resource binder, lesson plans, handouts - 2000, Gay and Lesbian Educators of British Columbia. An excellent K-12 resource for educators, counselors and administrators to aid in the support of, and education about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and families. $15 + $3.50 postage. Send pre-paid orders to GALE-BC, Box 93678 Nelson Park PO, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4L7, Canada. Email: gale_bc@canada.com and Web site: http://www.galebc.org/ ... grades K-12
The History and Nature of Homosexuality (and its "Causes") (3-5 day unit for use in Psychology or Biology courses), Arthur Lipkin, Research Associate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 210 Longfellow Hall, Cambridge MA 02138, Phone: 617-491-5301, Fax: 617-495-8510, Email: lipkinar@hugse1.harvard.edu
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights: A Human Rights Perspective: curriculum - 2000, Amnesty International USA, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Educators Network (GLSEN), and the Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center. Encourages thoughtful examination and responsible action about sexual identity issues within the context of human rights. Helps learners see their responsibility to take action to promote and protect the human rights of all, locally and globally. Phone: 1-888-HREDUC8; Web site: http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/edumat/hreduseries/TB3/toc.html
Looking at Gay and Lesbian Literature: assortment of study questions - including suggestions for writing -- for Language Arts classes - Arthur Lipkin, Research Associate, Harvard Graduate School of Education. 210 Longfellow Hall, Cambridge MA 02138; Phone: 617-491-5301; Email: lipkinar@hugse1.harvard.edu $10 each ... High School
Making Healthy Choices: a comprehensive, integrated human development/sexuality education curriculum addressing Life Cycle, Sexual Health, Gender, Attraction, Relationships, Exploitation and Violence, and Families. Originally developed for high risk and incarcerated youth. Lifespan Education, PO Box 11844, Olympia, WA 98508; Phone: 360 352-9980; Email: evonne@lifespaneducation.com; To order: http://waprt.bizland.com/store/DSHSPubs.html; Training information: http://www.lifespaneducation.com/current.html#making
Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equality, eds. Nancy Schniedewind and Ellen Davidson - this is a practical book for teachers for building multi-cultural, gender-fair classrooms and for teaching students about both discrimination and approaches to equality. Grounded in theory but fully accessible to teachers, the book's first two chapters explain the need for equitable classrooms, and the remaining chapters provide activities with full-size worksheets for use with children. This is a “teacher-friendly” book that opens teachers' and students' eyes, hearts and minds to equality. (1997, 387 pp.)
Our Whole Lives: a progressive, comprehensive, value-based sexuality curriculum addressing human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Teaches about sexual orientation and gender respectfully in the context of a whole human person. Originally developed for the Unitarian and UCC churches, but has been adapted for non-sectarian settings. Training is available. Phone: 1-800-215-9076; Web site: http://www.uua.org/owl/ ... grades K-adult
"The Power of Words: Examining the Language of Ethnic, Gender and Sexual Orientation Bias": This FREE curriculum from Tolerance.org shows you how to help students make informed choices about the use of slurs, epithets and labels. From an activity exploring the roots of slang for immigrants to a lesson on recent attempts by marginalized groups to reclaim pejorative words, the curriculum's 10 lesson plans support content standards in language arts, history, civics and behavioral studies for grades 9-12. Many of the activities can be adapted for lower grades and across subject areas. Lessons include one on "the effects of compulsory heterosexuality"!! More info and to download: http://www.tolerance.org/teach/magazine/features.jsp?p=0&is=36&ar=579
Pride & Prejudice: A formally evaluated, school-based approach to sexual diversity and homophobia. A six-week program with easy-to-follow session plans, handouts and evaluation tools. Comes with a six-part video featuring young gay and lesbian people discussing their lives and experiences. Shown to have significantly changed student attitudes toward gay men and lesbians after 6 weeks. (Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Dec 2001) More info: http://www.prideandprejudice.com.au
Sexually Stigmatized Communities: Reducing Heterosexism and Homophobia, An Awareness Training Manual - by Chuck Stewart - A very comprehensive manual that includes sections on theory and research in practice, training on stigmatized communities, topic papers, transparency masters and activities. Offers over 40 workshop exercise ideas, more than 100 brief readings for participants, and over 25 masters that can be duplicated for use as transparencies or handouts in workshop sessions. (1999, 424 pp.)
Support Services for Sexual Minority Youth (formerly titled "A Safe Place for Questions") available free from the San Francisco Unified School District. Contains lessons on family for first grade, respecting differences for grades two to five, name-calling for sixth grade, stereotypes for eighth grade, and homophobia and history for high school. Also contains sections on making your campus safe, counseling, and cultural considerations. Contact people are Kevin Gogin and Olivia Higgins; address: 1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA 94116; phone: 415-242-2615.
Safe Schools Manual: comprehensive manual - 2000, Out for Equity/Out4Good of St. Paul and Minneapolis. A collection of materials and resources to aid educators and other staff members in combating homophobia and developing safer, more inclusive school climates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. More than 200 pages cover issues such as gay and lesbian history in the United States, forms of homophobia, and GLBT youth counseling. $10; Phone: (651) 603-4942; Email: Alan.Horowitz@spps.org; Web site: http://www.stpaul.k12.mn.us/outforequity/manual.htm ... grades K-12
The Stonewall Riots and the History of Gays and Lesbians in the United States (8-10 day Social Studies unit), Arthur Lipkin, Research Associate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 210 Longfellow Hall, Cambridge MA 02138; Phone: 617-491-5301; Email: lipkinar@hugse1.harvard.edu
Tackling Gay Issues in School (English), Abordando la Tematica Gay en la Escuela (Spanish): resource binder, background info, lesson plans - 2001, L. Mitchell for Planned Parenthood of Connecticut and GLSEN: The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network. Fantastic compendium of information and lesson plans available FREE online! Divided into three sections: Rationale (for the inclusion of les/bi/gay/trans issues in school), Recommended Curriculum and Staff Development Activities, Recommended Extracurricular Activities and Resources. Email: leifygreen@aol.com; Web site: http://www.ppct.org/education/curr/tackling/tackling.htm ... grades K-12
VIDEOS, Feature Films & On-line Webcasts
ACCESSORY TO MURDER: Our Culture's Complicity in the Death of Ryan Skipper: On March 14, 2007, 25 year old Ryan Skipper of Polk County Florida was brutally murdered because he was gay. This documentary explores the rampant homophobia which is present in our culture's institutions, from religion, education, law enforcement to politics. Producers Mary Meeks and Vicki Nantz explore the culture-wide homophobia on a local and national level that was complicit in the brutal killing of Ryan Skipper. With analysis from licensed psychologist Kathryn Norsworthy, Ph.D. of Rollins College, and civil rights activist Brian Winfield of Equality Florida, they look at the pervasive hostility and hate that continues to foster violence, intolerance, discrimination and death against those in the LGBT community. Reverend Phyllis Hunt of Tampa MCC explores the hateful anti-gay rhetoric that "demonizes, marginalizes and segregates" its way from the pulpit and public square into the minds of killers. To purchase the DVD, send a check or money order for $20, along with your return address to The Ryan Keith Skipper Fund; P.O. Box 1739, Auburndale, Florida 33823. Distribution is handled by Ryan's parents, and the fund is a part of the tax-deductible 501(c)3 Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland. All proceeds from these DVD sales go to the Ryan Keith Skipper Fund. http://www.ryanskipperdocumentary.com/
After Stonewall: From the Riots to the Millennium, the sequel to Before Stonewall: 88 min. video. Chronicles the gay and lesbian experience since the Stonewall riots. More info: http://www.afterstonewall.com/after.html. Available in many video stores, or call 1-800-229-8575 or go to http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/ (type "Stonewall" in the search box).
All God's Children: 25 min. video. Moving documentary about gay and lesbian African-Americans and the church, ideal for the mostly African American classroom. Woman Vision, 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 421, San Francisco, CA 94118. Phone: 415-273-1145, Email: womanvsn@aol.com, Web site: http://www.unaff.org/1998/Fallgods.html
Assault on Gay America: 60-min. video, Public Broadcasting System. In February 1999, in Sylacauga, Alabama, 30-year-old computer programmer Bill Jack Gaither was murdered. The accused killer, a known white supremacist, testified he killed Gaither because he was "queer." Why have gays like Gaither and Matthew Shepard become the targets of such brutality? Frontline correspondent Forrest Sawyer explores the roots of homophobia in America -- as a catalyst for hate crimes and as a phenomenon that permeates our society. $19.98 Shop PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/
Before Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community: 87 min. video. Emmy-award winning documentary of gay life in the U.S. before 1969. More info: http://www.afterstonewall.com/before.html. Available in many video stores, or call 1-800-229-8575 or go to http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/ (type "Stonewall" in the search box).
"Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" 83 min. video. Documentary about this legendary African-American, gay, Quaker pacifist activist, without whom there might never have been a Montgomery Bus Boycott in support of Rosa Parks or a March on Washington with Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Available from Newsreel for $195. at http://www.newsreel.org/films/brothero.htm or call Newsreel toll free: 877-811-7495. The film is also scheduled to air on the show P.O.V. on public television; check local listings, but it is due to air at 10 p.m. EST on January 20, 2003, Martin Luther King Day. See info online at: http://www.pbs.org/pov/
Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History: 40 min. film. It tells the story of Jamie Nabozny, the first gay young person ever to sue his school district for not protecting him from years of anti-gay violence at school. He won the case against 3 individual school administrators and settled for nearly $1 million. The film humanizes Jamie through his warm, genuine explanation of his childhood. It features him, having grown into a confident man and an eloquent speaker, addressing a student body. It uses a combination of interviews and reenactment to make crystal clear what happened to Jamie at the hands of his peers and the callous responses of his schools' administrators. It shows various strategies Jamie tried in order to survive, along with the efforts of his parents and some of his teachers to act as allies. The courtroom drama segment -- based on actual transcripts -- is an amazing training tool for the continuing education of educators. Every faculty meeting across the country needs to set aside time to show Bullied. And every student body needs an assembly and small group discussions about the film and about all forms of bias-based bullying. It will change norms and offer hope to young people who have been the targets of bullying. As one of his teachers says in the film, "One brave young man ...stood up for millions of others." Jamie changed his school district and other schools all over the country. Jamie himself closes the film by saying to the camera, "If I can do that, anyone can do that." For more info about the film and to order your free copy, go to: http://www.tolerance.org/bullied
Coming Out, Coming Home: Asian and Pacific Islander Family Stories: 44 min. video. An effort to break the isolation of A/PI families with GLBT children and help with communication within family and broader community. Features interviews with one Filipino and three Chinese families and dialogue among parents. Speaking in English, families discuss shame, grief, love, growth, importance of family, how they handled their conflicts around homosexuality. A/PI-PFLAG Family Project; PO Box 640233, San Francisco, CA 94164; Phone: 415-921-8850, ext. 2; Email: apipflag@aol.com
Dealing with Difference: Opening Dialogue about Lesbian, Gay & Straight Issues: 35 min. video/DVD and accompanying curriculum from Human Relations Media and GLSEN, the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network. Go to http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2484&type=&search_keywords=lesbian or http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/educator/library/record/1197.html
Dealing with Difference: Opening Dialogue about Lesbian, Gay & Straight Issues: 20-minute film. This video and print curriculum package is designed to foster healthy dialogue among students about LGBT issues while informing everyone of the serious effects anti-LGBT harassment and bullying can have on all students. Ordering info: http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2484&type=&search_keywords=DifferenceJust Call Me Kade: 26-minute film tells the true story of a transgender teen Kade (formerly "Kate") Farlow Collins from Tucson, Arizona. 2001. Ordering info: http://www.mediarights.org/film/just_call_me_kadeLipstick: 10 minute video - "You've known her forever. She's your best friend. You talk about everything. How will you react when she tells you she's gay?" The video is a wonderful piece to trigger a discussion of issues such as ambivalence, peer pressure, friendship, prejudice and sexual diversity. After the 10 minutes video itself is a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. $30.00, Scenarios USA: 434 W. 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001; Phone: 866.414.1044; Fax: 212.252.1511; Email: info@scenariosusa.org; Web site: http://www.scenariosusa.org/movies/lipstick.html ... High School
Out of the Past: 60 min. video, 1998. The first documentary about lesbian and gay history ever produced for a high school audience. This film, winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, recovers facets of our history that have been left out of the textbooks and follows one young woman making history today. $24.95 for individuals, Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, Phone: 212-727-0135, Web site: http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/educator/library/record/1645.html
Put This on the {Map} (42 minutes, 2009) is the compelling documentary about a generation of young people reteaching gender and sexual identity. Twenty-six young people weave together this ground-breaking narrative of shifting identities and social change. In an open and honest exploration of education, family, and community, Put This on the {Map} moves an audience from self-reflection to action. For more information about the documentary or about bringing the film AND YOUTH TRAINERS to your organization, workplace, school, church, or community group go to http://www.putthisonthemap.org or contact producers@putthisonthemap.org
Queer Spawn: 30-minute film. There are over ten million children with gay or lesbian parents in the United States. Are their lives affected by their kind of family? From liberal New York City to conservative Texas, teenagers and their parents candidly share their experiences and insights. Order a copy of the film on DVD directly from the filmmaker: annaboluda@gmail.com
NEW - Straightlaced - from girls confronting popular messages about culture and body image to boys who are sexually active just to prove they aren't gay, the students in Straightlaced illustrate the toll that deeply held stereotypes and rigid gender policing have on all of our lives. Filmed in the same intimate style as Groundspark's That’s a Family! and Let’s Get Real, the heart of Straightlaced is candid interviews with more than 50 teens form diverse backgrounds. There is no disputing the fact that gender-based stereotypes and anti-gay attitudes affect the lives of all students today. Straightlaced provides a way into a much-needed dialogue about gender roles and homophobia among teenagers. With refreshing honesty, the diverse youth in the film open up about the pressure to conform to rigid gender role expectations. Boys who have to act tough even though they may feel vulnerable, or girls who have to dress provocatively just to fit in, reveal the toll it takes on them to live up to gender role expectations and how that limits who they really want to be. http://groundspark.org/our-films-and-campaigns/straightlaced
SPEAK UP! Improving the Lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered Youth: 30 minute video. Explores what gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students and their allies have done to transform their schools into safer and more welcoming environments. Interviews with students, parents, teachers, administrators and national activists (Judy Shepard, Danny and Julie from MTV's Real World New Orleans and actor/musician Anthonly Rapp). Media Education Foundation: 1-800-897-0089; http://www.mediaed.org/videos/MediaGenderAndDiversity/SpeakUp
The Teen Files: The Truth About Hate: A moving film about racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, etc. and the transformative power of getting to know "the other." It shows teens who have expressed hate and distrust as they get to know real individuals who belong to the very groups they think they hate (African-American, Jewish, gay, etc.). Distributed by AIMS Multimedia - full 49 minute version for $174.95 as a DVD: http://www.aimsmultimedia.com/titles/title.php3?code=2280-EN-DVD or as a video: http://www.aimsmultimedia.com/titles/title.php3?code=2280-EN-VID or 32 minute school version video for $149.95: http://www.aimsmultimedia.com/aims/title.php3?code=2279-EN-VID The video is also available for private home use ($39.95 plus shipping for either version). Call 1-800-367-2467 ext. 306.or order from the Anti-Defamation League: 800-343-5540 ... High School - Adult
Other feature films suggested for classroom use include:
Ma Vie En Rose
Boys Don't CryWebcast on gay issues that you and your students can view on-line:
Begins with a short dramatized piece featuring an African-American teen acting as an ally to a Caucasian gay peer and then a long, rather slow but very interesting panel follows. From the Exploratorium (the museum of science, art, and human perception): http://www.exploratorium.edu/health/webcast_1_27.html (scroll down and click on "gay issues webcast")Who I Am (12.5 minutes, 2006) Two young women confront their sexuality at the crossroads of race and class. Who I Am addresses stereotypes, racism, and homophobia. The film, like all films from Scenarios USA was written by a teen (Whitney Peters) and directed and acted by professionals. It's outstanding. Watch it free online and download a lesson plan or purchase it in DVD form -- and support Scenarios USA for supporting young scriptwriters -- for $89. http://www.scenariosusa.org/watchfilms/films/2007/06/who_i_am.html
Music on the Safe Schools Coalition Website
Listen to songs right here on our website that relate to the issues we offer resources on, and that are linked to specific resource pages. http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-music-onthe-SSCwebsite.htmlBetween the Beats: amazing CD of songs and spoken word by men for men, with a training manual - 2001, Todd Denny and the Men's Violence Project. Topics include: sexual harassment, school violence, homophobia, pornography, alcohol and STDs, masculinity, sexual assault and anti-female beliefs. MVP also offers a training program for schools who would like to develop their own peer-based "MVP" songs. Preview a few songs online. Phone: 360-866-7140; Email: tdenny@olywa.net; Web site: http://www.olywa.net/tdenny/. $30
Listen to: "Bullies" (3:02)
by David Rovics - on: Har, Har, Har! Songs About Pirates, Penguins, and Punk Rock Babies. (2008)
see: http://www.davidrovics.com/ and http://www.davidrovics.com/kids/
This song seems to address bullying at first blush, and it does, but it also speaks to
the power of community organizing -- listen all the way to the end -- and would be
a good prompt for launching a unit about social change movements or for any
student group considering civil disobedience as a strategy for making change.
Also you can watch "Bullies" as an animation made for David Rovics by Bjørn-Magne Stuestøl.
Watch it here: http://www.shagrat.net/David/html/bullies.html
Identity: from the "Staying Out of the Risky Zone, Volume Two" album/CD, lyrics by Michael Cavazos-Alcacia, music by Jetro Da Silva. Contemporary music addressing teen sexuality, the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy in culturally relevant and entertaining ways, the audio-tape or compact disc comes with a discussion guide. Risky Zone Initiatives, 74 Emery Street, Portland, Maine 04102; Phone: 207-61-6981; Web site: http://www.riskyzone.org/
Turn It Down: A Campaign Against White Power Music -- includes a Resource Kit, free online with advice for students, teachers, parents, bands and the music industry. Go to: http://turnitdown.newcomm.org
William's Song: (song) From the "Bonus Round Sessions" and "Beyond the Light" CDs by Steve Schalchlin. Tells the true story of William Wagner who was repeated beaten up by school bullies for being gay. When his mother objected to the principal, she was informed that his was his fault. So she took them before the courts and changed Arkansas law forever. It is a an example of how one "one young boy and a mother in Arkansas" made a difference by just standing up for what was right. Youth Guardian Services, Email: steve@bonusround.com or jason@youth-guard.org; Web site: http://www.bonusround.com. Order online at http://www.youth-guard.org/cd ... High school +
Will It Always Be Like This? (Gabi's Song): (song) From the "Bonus Round Sessions" and "Beyond the Light" CDs by Steve Schalchlin. Tells the true story of Gabi Clayton from Olympia Washington. It explains the mental anguish of a gay young man (Gabi's son) who committed suicide after a brutal gay-bashing. And it illustrates how his mother, after having found his body, turned his story into a crusade against hate. Youth Guardian Services, Email: steve@bonusround.com or jason@youth-guard.org; Web site http://www.bonusround.com. Order online at http://www.youth-guard.org/cd
Other popular music suggested for classroom use includes:
Garth Brooks' "We Shall Be Free"
Janis Ian's "At Seventeen"
Fred Small's "Everything Possible" and "Annie"
The Flirtations' "Something Inside So Strong"Out Voice: "your gateway to out music": http://www.outvoice.net/
