From: Sally Miller <derbymiller>
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 16:59:36 -0500

When we start questioning whether or not certain books are appropriate for a reading list concerning gender identities, don't we lose sight of the fact that everyone is a person first, more alike than dislike, everyone else in society? I worry that in our quest to help students realize that there are others like him or her, we begin creating boxes, instead of expanding horizons. Why, for example, do we welcome and ask for more books appealing to various alphabetic groups and yet remain silent when it comes to books about those who refuse to be assigned--I am thinking of the individual who is truly bisexual. Are there books for such teens, or is there a sort of taboo against them? Are they considered merely individuals who are still only partly "out"? If asked, would they assent to such a designation? And, most importantly, are there books for them? Have I overlooked resources? Thanks you for your help. Sally Derby
Received on Fri 23 May 2008 04:59:36 PM CDT