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From: Sandy Schuckett <aq061_at_lafn.org>
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 18:32:14 -0700
The issue of kids in GBLT families recently came up on our California School Library listserv. I thought CCBC folks might be interested in this post:
How It Feels To Have A Gay Or Lesbian Parent: A Book By Kids For Kids Of All Ages
By Judith E. Snow Min Price : $57.00 (but is as low as $6.10 on www.half.com)
el ) ISBN-10 : 1435280113 ISBN-1 3 : 9781435280113 Binding : Library Binding Pages : 110
Product Details
a.. Pub. Date: July 2004 b.. Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. c.. Format: Hardcover, 123pp d.. ISBN-13: 9781560234197 e.. ISBN: 1560234199
Synopsis Sometimes I fantasize about having a magic wand. How awesome it would be to wave it and completely eliminate prejudice, hate, and ignorance. Just imagine what it would be like to live in a world like that.
How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages gives voice to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of children, adolescents, and young adults who have a gay or lesbian parent. In their own words, they talk openly and candidly about how and when they learned of their parent's sexual orientation and the effect it had on them-and their families. Their stories echo themes of prejudice and harassment, conflict and confusion, adaptation and adjustment, and hope for tolerance and a family that can exist in harmony.
Because it's an issue for other people, it becomes an issue for me. I'm angry about the way it works against me.
The stories told in How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent not only reflect the day-to-day struggle of children with a GLBT parent, they also reveal the pain inherent in high-conflict divorce and child custody cases. Children of gay/lesbian parents ranging in age from seven to 31 recall the confusion and grief created when the disclosure of their parent's true sexual orientation ended a marriage and divided a family. The "straight" parent's resentment can lead to angry remarks that-intentionally or unintentionally-disparage the gay/lesbian parent and threaten the natural love and affection the child feels for both.
I guess the hardest part about having a gay dad is that no matter how okay you are with it, there's always going to be someone who will dislike you because of it.
The one-on-one interviews presented in How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent document first-hand the effects of homophobia on family life. Children struggle with the choice between living in a closet, shamed by peers and family members, or dealing with discrimination as a parent's sexual orientation is used against them. Taken together, these stories make a statement for acceptance, understanding, and tolerance as children do their best to make the transition from a traditional family to a nontraditional lifestyle.
My mom is a normal person just like everyone else. The only thing that's different about her is that she's gay and if you can't deal with it, you're just going to have to live with it.
How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages offers comfort and support to children from those who share their journey. The book is a valuable aid for practitioners working with children of GLBT parents and an educational tool for GLBT adults considering children. Annotation In their own words, children of different ages talk about how and when they learned of their gay or lesbian parent's sexual orientation and the effect it has had on them. School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-Thirty-two individuals between the ages of 7 and 31 provide enlightening perspectives on the confusion and prejudices surrounding this issue. Snow emphasizes that problems arise due to divorce, homophobia, and discrimination from peers and politics, not because being gay or lesbian results in bad parenting skills. The voices range from naive to experienced and philosophical, depending on the narrator's age. A black-and-white spot illustration decorates the opening page of each chapter. This inspirationa l, eye-opening title gives readers who have gay and lesbian parents a much-deserved voice.-Hillias J. Martin, New York Public Library Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Sandy Schuckett 2312 Claremont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-665-9811 aq061_at_lafn.org
Received on Wed 12 May 2010 06:32:14 PM CDT
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 18:32:14 -0700
The issue of kids in GBLT families recently came up on our California School Library listserv. I thought CCBC folks might be interested in this post:
How It Feels To Have A Gay Or Lesbian Parent: A Book By Kids For Kids Of All Ages
By Judith E. Snow Min Price : $57.00 (but is as low as $6.10 on www.half.com)
el ) ISBN-10 : 1435280113 ISBN-1 3 : 9781435280113 Binding : Library Binding Pages : 110
Product Details
a.. Pub. Date: July 2004 b.. Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. c.. Format: Hardcover, 123pp d.. ISBN-13: 9781560234197 e.. ISBN: 1560234199
Synopsis Sometimes I fantasize about having a magic wand. How awesome it would be to wave it and completely eliminate prejudice, hate, and ignorance. Just imagine what it would be like to live in a world like that.
How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages gives voice to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of children, adolescents, and young adults who have a gay or lesbian parent. In their own words, they talk openly and candidly about how and when they learned of their parent's sexual orientation and the effect it had on them-and their families. Their stories echo themes of prejudice and harassment, conflict and confusion, adaptation and adjustment, and hope for tolerance and a family that can exist in harmony.
Because it's an issue for other people, it becomes an issue for me. I'm angry about the way it works against me.
The stories told in How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent not only reflect the day-to-day struggle of children with a GLBT parent, they also reveal the pain inherent in high-conflict divorce and child custody cases. Children of gay/lesbian parents ranging in age from seven to 31 recall the confusion and grief created when the disclosure of their parent's true sexual orientation ended a marriage and divided a family. The "straight" parent's resentment can lead to angry remarks that-intentionally or unintentionally-disparage the gay/lesbian parent and threaten the natural love and affection the child feels for both.
I guess the hardest part about having a gay dad is that no matter how okay you are with it, there's always going to be someone who will dislike you because of it.
The one-on-one interviews presented in How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent document first-hand the effects of homophobia on family life. Children struggle with the choice between living in a closet, shamed by peers and family members, or dealing with discrimination as a parent's sexual orientation is used against them. Taken together, these stories make a statement for acceptance, understanding, and tolerance as children do their best to make the transition from a traditional family to a nontraditional lifestyle.
My mom is a normal person just like everyone else. The only thing that's different about her is that she's gay and if you can't deal with it, you're just going to have to live with it.
How It Feels to Have a Gay or Lesbian Parent: A Book by Kids for Kids of All Ages offers comfort and support to children from those who share their journey. The book is a valuable aid for practitioners working with children of GLBT parents and an educational tool for GLBT adults considering children. Annotation In their own words, children of different ages talk about how and when they learned of their gay or lesbian parent's sexual orientation and the effect it has had on them. School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-Thirty-two individuals between the ages of 7 and 31 provide enlightening perspectives on the confusion and prejudices surrounding this issue. Snow emphasizes that problems arise due to divorce, homophobia, and discrimination from peers and politics, not because being gay or lesbian results in bad parenting skills. The voices range from naive to experienced and philosophical, depending on the narrator's age. A black-and-white spot illustration decorates the opening page of each chapter. This inspirationa l, eye-opening title gives readers who have gay and lesbian parents a much-deserved voice.-Hillias J. Martin, New York Public Library Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Sandy Schuckett 2312 Claremont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-665-9811 aq061_at_lafn.org
Received on Wed 12 May 2010 06:32:14 PM CDT
