http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/ For conscientious students and educators, check out: RESOURCES FOR CHANGE Anti-discrimination info, links, lesson plans. en-us 2005-03-06T10:29:39-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000218.html "In this fascinating personal journey through history, Leslie Feinberg - one of the most prominent transgender rights activists today - unearths a vast body of evidence that throughout history there have always been people who defy cultural boundaries of sex... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T10:29:39-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000217.html This is a biographical resource which includes portrayals of 47 gay men and women who are outstanding in art, literature, philosophy, economics, mathematics, music, and entertainment. 1996 Cowan, T.... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T10:22:45-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000216.html "In My Gender Workbook, Kate brings theory down to Earth and provides a practical guide to living with or without a gender. Using a unique, deceptively simple and always entertaining workbook format, Kate gently but firmly guides you to discover... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T09:35:27-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000215.html Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents "For gays and lesbians she explores the fears and misgivings accompanying the revelation of themselves to their parents, providing suggestions on how and when... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T09:09:25-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000214.html "This insightful book about violence in hockey, male teenage friendship and homosexuality created some controversy when it was published, provoking varied reactions both positive and negative." Read the full article about this Award-winning book . 1989 Wieler, D.... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T08:11:23-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000213.html "This suspenseful yet touching love story looks at the relationship between Jaret and Peggy who spend their last summer before college together and in love. Jaret's sense of forboding is not unfounded as her worst fears turn into brute reality.... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T08:08:33-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000212.html Three teenage boys, coming of age and out of the closet. In a revealing debut novel that percolates with passion and wit, Alex Sanchez follows these very different high-school seniors as their struggles with sexuality and intolerance draw them into... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T08:00:30-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000211.html The close-knit residents of Hackett Island have never seen anyone quite like Lani Garver. Everything about this new kid is a mystery: Where does Lani come from? How old is Lani? And most disturbing of all, is Lani a boy... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-06T07:58:25-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000210.html A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance. 2004 National Book Award Finalist: Young People's Literature excerpt Peters, J 2004... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T20:26:21-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000209.html from amazon.com "What do you do when your best friend's girlfriend makes a pass at you? Erick Rudd isn't sure how it happened -- he did nothing but look. It was Nicki who made the first move. And if that... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T20:23:29-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000208.html From amazon.com: "Gr. 7-12. This revised edition of Alyson's groundbreaking anthology for gay and lesbian teens features new original fiction which reflect both the tension and relief of being true to oneself. Contributors include Gregory Maguire (Wicked), Brent Hartinger (The... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T20:21:06-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000207.html "Published in 1993, this brave, original novel is considered to be the finest account ever written of the complexities of a transgendered existence. Woman or man? That's the question that rages like a storm around Jess Goldberg, clouding her life... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T19:59:31-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000206.html Grade 9 Up–"This is de Oliveira's first novel, and he's a writer to watch. Sam Smith is a young, sexually confused teen living in Surrey, England. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, Brenda and Pod, and is passionate about... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T19:54:54-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000205.html This is Dirk's story. It begins way back before he met Duck. And even before he was Weetzie's best friend. It's about a time when Dirk was much younger. He didn't have the cool hair, or the cool car. He... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T19:23:19-08:00 http://accesstomedia.org/change/resources/archives/000204.html Life gets complicated when Aurin and Neila start getting very close. As well as handling her own feelings, Aurin has to maintain her existing friendships, despite her excitement about the uncertain future. 2003 Benduhn. T.... anti-homophobia editor 2005-03-01T19:19:26-08:00