Book Reviews
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Raising LGBTQ Allies: A parent's guide to changing the messages from the playground
Review by Fiona McDiarmid, Secondary school teacher and mum to a 3 year old
Tompkins walks parents through the many ways they can prevent new generations from adopting homophobic and transphobic beliefs, and to explore their own biases..
Life isn’t binary: On being both, beyond and in-between
Review by Jennifer Huddleston, Lead of Relationships and Operations, Sticks ‘n Stones.
This book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others.
Seeing gender: An illustrated guide to identity and expression
Review by Abigail Freeland, Policy Analyst
Whether LGBTQ+, cisgender, or nonbinary, a must-read for curious people who care about how we see and talk about gender and sexuality in the 21st century.
The savvy ally: A guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ+ advocate
Review by Meg Nelis, Learner Advisor
If you’re interested in being an effective ally to the LGBTQ+ communities then put this book on your required-reading list.
Out on the Shelves
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
An online resource collecting books and literature by rainbow authors featuring rainbow stories.