Outspoken: Role Models from the Lesbian and Gay Community

by Michael Thomas Ford

Hardcover, 1998

Call number

YA BIO ANT

Language

English

Tags

CHECKED, YA BIO ANT, +Anthology, +Biography, ***Nonfiction, **YA Nonfiction, *YA, Profession: medical, Profession: teacher, Profession: law enforcement, Identity: gay, Identity: lesbian, coming out

Description

Gay men and lesbians describe their personal experiences and how their sexual orientation has affected their lives. Includes lists of recommended books, magazines, movies, and other sources of information.

Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — Children's/Young Adult — 1998)
Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (1998)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (1999)

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