{"title":"Shop Pansexual","description":"Shop books with pansexual representation at Allstora.","products":[{"product_id":"godly-heathens","title":"Godly Heathens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGodly Heathens\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in H.E. Edgmon's YA contemporary fantasy duology The Ouroboros, in which a teen, Gem, finds out they're a reincarnated god from another world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaybe I have always just been bad at being human because I'm not one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers' queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who's a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut even Enzo doesn't know about Gem's dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does Willa Mae Hardy? The strange new girl in town acts like she and Gem are old companions, and seems to know things about them they've never told anyone else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who've known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem - or at least who Gem used to be - hasn't always been the most benevolent deity. They've made a lot of enemies in the pantheon--enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a good thing they've still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide.\r","brand":"H. E. Edgmon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44439498588396,"sku":"9781250853615","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781250853615.jpg?v=1709479142"},{"product_id":"how-to-find-a-missing-girl","title":"How to Find a Missing Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The voice that this generation's mystery readers have been waiting for...\u003ci\u003eHow to Find a Missing Girl \u003c\/i\u003eis edge-of-your-seat compelling from beginning to end.\" --#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Chloe Gong \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For fans of \u003ci\u003eA Good Girl's Guide to Murder \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars, \u003c\/i\u003ethis whip-smart thriller follows a sapphic detective agency as they seek the truth behind a growing trail of missing girls in small-town Louisiana.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A year ago, beloved cheerleader Stella Blackthorn vanished without a trace. Devastated, her younger sister, Iris, launched her own investigation, but all she managed to do was scare off the police's only lead and earn a stern warning: Once she turns eighteen, more meddling means prison-level consequences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Then, a year later, the unthinkable happens. Iris's ex-girlfriend, Heather, goes missing, too--just after dropping the polarizing last episode of her true crime podcast all about Iris's sister. This time, nothing will stop Iris and her amateur sleuthing agency from solving these disappearances. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But with a suspicious detective watching her every move, an enemy-turned-friend-turned-maybe-more to contend with, and only thirty days until she turns eighteen, it's a race against the clock for Iris to solve the most dangerous case of her life.\r","brand":"Victoria Wlosok","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44439817781484,"sku":"9780316511506","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780316511506.jpg?v=1718537796"},{"product_id":"the-memory-librarian-and-other-stories-of-dirty-computer","title":"The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Memory Librarian: \u003c\/em\u003eAnd Other Stories of\u003cem\u003e Dirty Computer, s\u003c\/em\u003einger-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, futurist, and worldwide superstar Janelle Monáe brings to the written page the Afrofuturistic world of one of her critically acclaimed albums\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eexploring how different threads of liberation--queerness, race, gender plurality, and love--become tangled with future possibilities of memory and time in such a totalitarian landscape...and what the costs might be when trying to unravel and weave them into freedoms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhoever controls our memories controls the future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanelle Monáe and an incredible array of talented collaborators have crafted a collection of tales comprising the bold vision and powerful themes that have made Monáe such a compelling and celebrated storyteller. \u003cem\u003eDirty Computer\u003c\/em\u003e introduced a world in which thoughts--as a means of self-conception--could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether you were human, AI, or other, your life and sentience were dictated by those who'd convinced themselves they had the right to decide your fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat was until Jane 57821 decided to remember and break free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding from that mythos, these stories fully explore what it's like to live in such a totalitarian society . . . and what it takes to get out of it. Building off the tradition of speculative fiction writers such as Octavia E. Butler, Ted Chiang, Becky Chambers, and Nnedi Okorafor--and filled with powerful themes and Monáe's emblematic artistic vision--\u003cem\u003eThe Memory Librarian\u003c\/em\u003e serves to readers tales that dissect the human trials of identity expression, technology, and love, reaching through to the worlds of memory and time, and the stakes and power that pulse there.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Janelle Monáe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44440043847916,"sku":"9780063070882","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44440043880684,"sku":"9780063070875","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780063070882.jpg?v=1708830261"},{"product_id":"for-never-always","title":"For Never \u0026 Always","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn Instant \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne surprise inheritance, two best friends (now bitter exes), and three months to prove he loves her, \u003ci\u003eforever and always\u003c\/i\u003e, in this swoony second-chance romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Ashley Herring Blake. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hannah Rosenstein \u003ci\u003eshould \u003c\/i\u003ebe happy: after a lonely childhood of traipsing all over the world, she finally has a home as the co-owner of destination inn Carrigan's All Year. But her thoughts keep coming back to Levi \"Blue\" Matthews: her first love, worst heartbreak, and now, thanks to her great-aunt's meddling will, absentee business partner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Levi left Carrigan's, he had good intentions. As the queer son of the inn's cook and groundskeeper, he never quite fit in their small town and desperately wanted to prove himself. Now that he's a celebrity chef, he's ready to come home and make amends. Only his return goes nothing like he planned: his family's angry with him, his best friend is dating his nemesis, and Hannah just wants him to leave. \u003ci\u003eAgain\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Levi sees his chance when a VIP bride agrees to book Carrigan's--if \u003ci\u003ehe's\u003c\/i\u003e the chef. He'll happily cook for the wedding, and in exchange, Hannah will give him five dates to win her back. Only Hannah doesn't trust this new Levi, and Levi's coming to realize Hannah's grown too. But if they find the courage to learn from the past . . . they just might discover the love of your life is worth waiting for.\r","brand":"Helena Greer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44440098668780,"sku":"9781538706558","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781538706558.jpg?v=1718507634"},{"product_id":"the-stonewall-reader","title":"The Stonewall Reader","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, an anthology chronicling the tumultuous fight for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and the activists who spearheaded it, with a foreword by Edmund White. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinalist for the Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction, presented by The Publishing Triangle\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTor.com\u003c\/i\u003e, Best Books of 2019 (So Far)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, The 20 Best LGBTQ Books of 2019\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e, The Best Queer(ish) Non-Fiction Tomes We Read in 2019 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJune 28, 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which is considered the most significant event in the gay liberation movement, and the catalyst for the modern fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States. Drawing from the New York Public Library's archives, The Stonewall Reader is a collection of first accounts, diaries, periodic literature, and articles from LGBTQ magazines and newspapers that documented both the years leading up to and the years following the riots. Most importantly the anthology spotlights both iconic activists who were pivotal in the movement, such as Sylvia Rivera, co-founder of Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), as well as forgotten figures like Ernestine Eckstein, one of the few out, African American, lesbian activists in the 1960s. The anthology focuses on the events of 1969, the five years before, and the five years after. Jason Baumann, the NYPL coordinator of humanities and LGBTQ collections, has edited and introduced the volume to coincide with the NYPL exhibition he has curated on the Stonewall uprising and gay liberation movement of 1969.\r","brand":"New York Public Library, Edmund White, Jason Baumann","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44440242684140,"sku":"9780143133513","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780143133513.jpg?v=1718473978"},{"product_id":"a-grim-and-sunken-vow","title":"A Grim and Sunken Vow","description":"\u003cb\u003eArlo and her friends must decide how far they're willing to go to depose a cruel ruler in this third book in the Hollow Star Saga that's \u003ci\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eCity of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe die is cast.\u003cbr\u003e The era of Spring is over. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRiadne's bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo's life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool's bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck's Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd Arlo isn't the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo's side, even if that means becoming Riadne's pet assassin. Aurelian and Vehan, torn apart, struggle to survive on their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, Celadon has been revealed as Riadne's illegitimate son--and heir to both Spring \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eSummer, the ultimate offense in the faerie world. But the High Prince has secret plans of his own, plans made all the more complicated when the beautiful and deadly immortal Hunter Lethe takes an interest in him... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive budding legacies will need more than luck if they hope to stand a chance against the greatest adversary the Courts have faced. For nothing's more dangerous than a faerie tale... except the one who tells it, and maybe what they're going to need is no longer that story's hero but its \u003ci\u003evillain\u003c\/i\u003e.\r","brand":"Ashley Shuttleworth","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44440773394668,"sku":"9781665918770","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44440773427436,"sku":"9781665918787","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781665918770.jpg?v=1718581550"},{"product_id":"hand-in-hand-with-love-an-anthology-of-queer-classic-poetry","title":"Hand in Hand with Love: An Anthology of Queer Classic Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand in Hand with Love\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of queer voices throughout the ages, featuring an electrifying range of poems from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Christina Rossetti, Wilfred Owen and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by Dr Simon Avery, a specialist in queer history and culture at the University of Westminster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Sappho and the Ancient Greeks to Edna St. Vincent Millay and the modernists, this luminous anthology champions and redefines the spectrum of queer poetry - from visionary writers whose only safe space to express their intimate thoughts was on the page, to the pioneering poets who paved the way for decades to come. Together, these dynamic voices offer a vivid archive of queer identity to be celebrated, discovered and treasured.\r","brand":"Simon Avery","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44441139871980,"sku":"9781529092660","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781529092660.jpg?v=1718474003"},{"product_id":"the-viral-underclass-the-human-toll-when-inequality-and-disease-collide","title":"The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 PEN\/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDALS FOR EXCELLENCE**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER OF THE 2022 POZ AWARD FOR BEST IN LITERATURE** \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An irresistibly readable and humane exploration of the barbarities of class...readers are gifted that most precious of things in these muddled times: a clear lens through which to see the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Naomi Klein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e This Changes Everything \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Shock Doctrine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom preeminent LGBTQ scholar, social critic, and journalist Steven W. Thrasher comes a powerful and crucial exploration of one of the most pressing issues of our times: how viruses expose the fault lines of society. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving spent a ground-breaking career studying the racialization, policing, and criminalization of HIV, Dr. Thrasher has come to understand a deeper truth at the heart of our society: that there are vast inequalities in who is able to survive viruses and that the ways in which viruses spread, kill, and take their toll are much more dependent on social structures than they are on biology alone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold through the heart-rending stories of friends, activists, and teachers navigating the novel coronavirus, HIV, and other viruses, Dr. Thrasher brings the reader with him as he delves into the viral underclass and lays bare its inner workings. In the tradition of Isabel Wilkerson's \u003ci\u003eCaste\u003c\/i\u003e and Michelle Alexander's \u003ci\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Viral Underclass\u003c\/i\u003e helps us understand the world more deeply by showing the fraught relationship between privilege and survival.\r","brand":"Steven W. Thrasher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44441659801836,"sku":"9781250796646","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44441659867372,"sku":"9781250796639","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781250796646.jpg?v=1718654023"},{"product_id":"queer-conception-the-complete-fertility-guide-for-queer-and-trans-parents-to-be","title":"Queer Conception: The Complete Fertility Guide for Queer and Trans Parents-To-Be","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"[A] a well-researched, deeply comprehensive (and readable!) guide to building a queer family in a way that works for you.\" \u003cbr\u003e--Emily Oster, author of \u003ci\u003eExpecting Better\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis groundbreaking, up-to-date fertility guide from trusted queer and trans midwife Kristin Liam Kali is perfect for every queer family seeking pregnancy. It's also the first evidence-based, transgender inclusive, and body-positive fertility resource for our community. Here, queer prospective parents will find sound advice about every step of the baby-making process: \u003cbr\u003e- Creating a timeline\u003cbr\u003e- Fertile health for \u003ci\u003eevery\u003c\/i\u003e body\u003cbr\u003e- Preconception tests\u003cbr\u003e- Identifying ovulation\u003cbr\u003e- Sperm donors, egg donors, gamete banks, and surrogacy\u003cbr\u003e- Methods of insemination including IUI, IVF, and reciprocal IVF\u003cbr\u003e- Miscarriage and infertility\u003cbr\u003e- Navigating early pregnancy and preparing for infant feeding, including lactation induction for trans women and other nongestational parents \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is for all LGBTQ+ readers interested in creating family through pregnancy: anyone who identifies as queer, lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, trans and nonbinary people, couples, single parents by choice, poly families, and coparents. It's an antidote to a culture and medical system that all too often centers heterosexual couples experiencing infertility while overlooking our unique needs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso contains sidebars with guidance for reproductive healthcare professionals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This life-changing book is equal parts practical handbook and sensitively written resource. Highly recommended!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Toni Weschler, MPH, author of \u003ci\u003eTaking Charge of Your Fertility\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\r","brand":"Kristin Liam Kali","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44442271285484,"sku":"9781632173980","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781632173980.jpg?v=1708838519"},{"product_id":"getting-it-a-guide-to-hot-healthy-hookups-and-shame-free-sex","title":"Getting It: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn empowering guide to casual sex and hooking up from sex educator and \u003ci\u003eGirl Sex 101\u003c\/i\u003e author Allison Moon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA comprehensive and fun-to-read guidebook for people of all sexual identities and experience levels, \u003ci\u003eGetting It\u003c\/i\u003e covers all the bases of hook-up culture from first moves and sex etiquette to navigating nonmonogamy and sexual health. In an era of endless crossed signals and heightened awareness of consent and respect, award-winning author and sex educator Allison Moon shows you how to achieve safe and enjoyable encounters by practicing clear communication and consideration of all parties involved--yourself included. \u003ci\u003eGetting It \u003c\/i\u003ehelps you understand what casual sex means for you and offers an instructive and empowering deep dive into how to get it, do it well, and feel great about it every step of the way. And since we're all imperfect, Moon offers guidance for how to gracefully recover when you screw up--or get screwed over. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRefreshingly intersectional and respectful, \u003ci\u003eGetting It\u003c\/i\u003e is an honest guide to understanding the basics of hook-up culture and how to partake.\r","brand":"Allison Moon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44443553726700,"sku":"9781984857156","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781984857156.jpg?v=1708843422"},{"product_id":"stonewall-generation-lgbtq-elders-on-sex-activism-and-aging","title":"Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"It deserves prominent placement on LGBTQ history bookshelves. . . . An indelible collection of wise voices resonating with experience, pride, resilience, and revolution.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Kate Bornstein and Barbara Carrellas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging\u003c\/i\u003e, sexuality researcher Jane Fleishman shares the stories of fearless elders in the LGBTQ community who came of age around the time of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. In candid interviews, they lay bare their struggles, strengths, activism, and sexual liberation in the context of the political movements of the 1960s and 1970s and today. Each of these inspiring figures has spent a lifetime fighting for the right to live, love, and be free, facing challenges arising from their sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, disabilities, kinkiness, non-monogamy, and other identities. These are the stories of those whose lives were changed forever by Stonewall and who in turn became agents of change themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sex-positive and unapologetic depiction of LGBTQ culture and identity, \u003ci\u003eThe Stonewall Generation\u003c\/i\u003e includes the voices of those frequently marginalized in mainstream tellings of LGBTQ history, lifting up the voices of people of color, transgender people, bisexual people, drag queens, and sex workers. We need to hear these voices, particularly at a time when our country is in the middle of a crisis that puts hard-won civil and human rights at risk, values we've fought for again and again in our nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone committed to intersectional activism and social justice, \u003ci\u003eThe Stonewall Generation\u003c\/i\u003e provides a much-needed resource for empowerment, education, and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r","brand":"Jane Fleishman, Kate Bornstein, Barbara Carrellas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44444081619180,"sku":"9781558968530","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781558968530.jpg?v=1718748358"},{"product_id":"nobody-passes-rejecting-the-rules-of-gender-and-conformity","title":"Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity","description":"An anthology exploring the act of passing-as the right gender, race, class, sexuality, age, ability, body type, ethnicity, and beyond \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNobody Passes\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of essays that confronts and challenges the very notion of belonging. By examining the perilous intersections of identity, categorization, and community, contributors challenge societal mores \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e countercultural norms. \u003ci\u003eNobody Passes\u003c\/i\u003e explores and critiques the various systems of power seen (or not seen) in the act of passing. In a pass\/fail situation, standards for acceptance may vary, but somebody always gets trampled on. This anthology seeks to eliminate the pressure to pass and thereby unearth the delicious and devastating opportunities for transformation that might create.\r","brand":"Matthew Bernstein Sycamore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44444786852076,"sku":"9781580051842","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781580051842.jpg?v=1718565282"},{"product_id":"legendary-children-the-first-decade-of-rupauls-drag-race-and-the-last-century-of-queer-life","title":"Legendary Children: The First Decade of Rupaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eA definitive deep-dive into queer history and culture with hit reality show \u003ci\u003eRuPaul's Drag Race\u003c\/i\u003e as a touchstone, by the creators of the pop culture blog \u003ci\u003eTom and Lorenzo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNPR's Best Books of the Year 2020 pick\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e New \u0026amp; Noteworthy book\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eLogo\/NewNowNext\u003c\/i\u003e's \"11 Queer Books We Can't Wait to Read This Spring\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the singular voices behind \u003ci\u003eTom and Lorenzo\u003c\/i\u003e comes the ultimate guide to all-things \u003ci\u003eRuPaul's Drag Race\u003c\/i\u003e and its influence on modern LGBTQ culture.\u003ci\u003e Legendary Children\u003c\/i\u003e centers itself around the idea that not only is \u003ci\u003eRuPaul's Drag Race\u003c\/i\u003e the queerest show in the history of television, but that RuPaul and company devised a show that serves as an actual museum of queer cultural and social history, drawing on queer traditions and the work of legendary figures going back nearly a century. In doing so, \u003ci\u003eDrag Race\u003c\/i\u003e became not only a repository of queer history and culture, but also an examination and illustration of queer life in the modern age. It is a snapshot of how LGBTQ folks live, struggle, work, and reach out to one another--and how they always have--and every bit of it is tied directly to \u003ci\u003eDrag Race\u003c\/i\u003e. Each chapter is an examination of a specific aspect of the show--the Werk Room, the Library, the Pit Crew, the runway, the Untucked lounge, the Snatch Game--that ties to a specific aspect of queer cultural history and\/or the work of certain legendary figures in queer cultural history.\r","brand":"Tom Fitzgerald, Lorenzo Marquez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44445745119468,"sku":"9780143134626","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780143134626.jpg?v=1708852448"},{"product_id":"this-has-always-been-a-war-the-radicalization-of-a-working-class-queer","title":"This Has Always Been a War: The Radicalization of a Working Class Queer","description":"Capitalism has infiltrated every aspect of our personal, social, economic, and sexual lives. By examining the politics of gender, environment and sexuality, we can see the ways straight, cis, white, and especially male upper-class people control and subvert the other--queer, non-binary, BIPOC, and female bodies--in order to keep the working lower classes divided. Patriarchy and classism are forms of systemic violence which ensure that the main commodity of capitalism--a large, disposable, cheap, and ideally subjugated work force--is readily available. There is a lot wrong with the ways we live, work, and treat each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In essays that are both accessible and inspiring, Lori Fox examines their confrontations with the capitalist patriarchy through their experiences as a queer, non-binary, working-class farm hand, labourer, bartender, bush-worker, and road dog, exploring the ugly places where issues of gender, sexuality, class, and the environment intersect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In applying the micro to the macro, demonstrating how the personal is political and vice versa, Fox exposes the flaws in believing that this is the only way our society can or should work. Brash, topical, and passionate, \u003ci\u003eThis Has Always Been a War\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a collection of essays, but a series of dispatches from the combative front lines of our present-day culture.\r","brand":"Lori Fox","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44446958682348,"sku":"9781551528779","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781551528779.jpg?v=1708873650"},{"product_id":"bi-bisexual-pansexual-fluid-and-nonbinary-youth","title":"Bi: Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Nonbinary Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat bisexual youth can tell us about today's gender and sexual identities \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite the increasing visibility of LGBTQ people in American culture, our understanding of bisexuality remains superficial, at best. Yet, five times as many people identify as bisexual than as gay or lesbian, and as much as 25 percent of the population is estimated to be bisexual. In \u003ci\u003eBi\u003c\/i\u003e, noted scholar of youth sexuality, Ritch Savin-Williams, brings bisexuality to centerstage at a moment when Gen Z and millennial youth and young adults are increasingly rejecting traditional labels altogether. Drawing on interviews with bisexual youth from a range of racial, ethnic, and social class groups, he reveals to us how bisexuals define their own sexual orientation and experiences--in their own words. Savin-Williams shows how and why people might identify as bisexual as a result of their biology or upbringing; as a bridge or transition to something else; as a consequence of their curiosity; or for a range of other equally valid reasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith an understanding that sexuality and romantic attachments are often influx, Savin-Williams offers us a way to think about bisexuality as part of a continuum. He shows that many of the young people who identify as bisexual often defy traditional views, dispute false notions, and reimagine sexuality with regard to both practice and identity. Broadly speaking, he shows that many young people experience a complex, nuanced existence with multiple sexual and romantic attractions as well as gender expressions, which are seldom static but fluctuate over their lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSavin-Williams provides an important new understanding of bisexuality as an orientation, behavior, and identity. \u003ci\u003eBi\u003c\/i\u003e shows us that bisexuality is seen and embraced as a valid sexual identity more than ever before, giving us timely and much-needed insight into the complex, fascinating experiences of bisexual youth themselves.\r","brand":"Ritch C. Savin-Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44447136088300,"sku":"9781479825875","price":31.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44447136153836,"sku":"9781479811434","price":63.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781479825875.jpg?v=1719858298"},{"product_id":"gender-identity-sexuality-and-autism-voices-from-across-the-spectrum","title":"Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism: Voices from Across the Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and\/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy providing knowledge and advice based on in-depth research and personal accounts, the narratives will be immensely valuable to teenagers, adults, partners and families. The authors round these stories with a discussion of themes across narratives, and implications for the issues discussed. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on commonly asked questions from a clinical perspective, bringing in relevant research, as well as sharing best-practice tips and considerations that may be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers and adults. These may also be used by family members and clinicians when counselling teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each chapter structured around LGBTQIA and autism spectrum identities, \u003ci\u003e Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the fluidity of gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity and provides a space for people to share their individual experiences.\r","brand":"Eva A. Mendes, Wenn Lawson, Meredith R. Maroney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44449200308460,"sku":"9781785927546","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781785927546.jpg?v=1708886061"},{"product_id":"queer-love-in-color","title":"Queer Love in Color","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA photographic celebration of the love and relationships of queer people of color by a former \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e multimedia journalist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thank you, Jamal Jordan, for showing the world what true love looks like.\"--Billy Porter \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueer Love in Color\u003c\/i\u003e features photographs and stories of couples and families across the United States and around the world. This singular, moving collection offers an intimate look at what it means to live at the intersections of queer and POC identities today, and honors an inclusive vision of love, affection, and family across the spectrum of gender, race, and age.\r","brand":"Jamal Jordan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44450233778412,"sku":"9781984857644","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781984857644.jpg?v=1708889658"},{"product_id":"alphabet-soup-the-essential-guide-to-lgbtq2-inclusion-at-work","title":"Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about creating LGBTQ2+ inclusive workplace, from A to Z.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you aren't doing about creating an LGBTQ2+ inclusive workplace is costing you more than might think. Every year, companies who aren't doing the necessary work are losing millions of dollars to low productivity, staff turnover, missed opportunities, and reputational damage--and no, simply slapping a rainbow over your company logo every June isn't going to cut it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this myth-busting follow-up to the 2020 breakout bestseller \u003ci\u003eBirds of All Feathers\u003c\/i\u003e, diversity and inclusion expert Michael Bach breaks down everything you need to know about creating inclusive workplaces for people who don't fit squarely into the \"straight\" and \"cis\" box. And don't worry if you're already feeling lost; by the time you've finished this book, you'll know exactly LGBTQ2+ means--and a whole lot of other stuff to boot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith clarity and a healthy dose of humor, Bach lays out a road map on how to ensure your workplace is safe for LGBTQ2+ people. You'll gain a clear understanding of sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression (yes, they're different things, and it matters); what a Safe Space is, and how to turn your workplace into one; how to create and properly enforce a workplace Code of Conduct; and how to grab a piece of the fabulous \"pink dollar\" (worth more than $1 trillion dollars annually in the Canada and US alone!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA must-read for leaders, HR professionals, CEOs, and managers of all levels, \u003ci\u003eAlphabet Soup\u003c\/i\u003e is a critical guide to creating a truly inclusive workplace for all--regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression. Whether you consider yourself an ally, or don't even know what it means to be one, you'll come away armed with everything you need to know to create a safe, productive, and thriving organization.\r","brand":"Michael Bach","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44452107714796,"sku":"9781774580851","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781774580851.jpg?v=1719601055"},{"product_id":"lgbtq-life-in-america-examining-the-facts","title":"LGBTQ Life in America: Examining the Facts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis indispensable book debunks common myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community while providing accurate information about LGBTQ people, their successes and shared history, and the current challenges they face in American society.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book provides readers with a clear and unbiased understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ in the United States in the 2020s. Beginning with the origins of LGBTQ identity and history, the book addresses the current status of the LGBTQ community; gender expectations and performance in American culture; transgender and non-binary identity; behaviors and outcomes associated with LGBTQ people; and, finally, diversity within the LGBTQ community. Utilizing authoritative sources and lay-friendly definitions and explanations, this work punctures myths, misconceptions, and incorrect assumptions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expectations and norms. In addition, it provides an illuminating record of the history of discrimination and mistreatment to which LGBTQ people have historically been subjected in the U.S. At a time when information itself is increasingly fraught in American political discourse, this book provides facts and context for the most important questions facing LGBTQ Americans, past, present, and future.\r","brand":"Melissa Michelson, Brian Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44456203419884,"sku":"9781440875052","price":116.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781440875052.jpg?v=1718999891"},{"product_id":"sweeter-voices-still-an-lgbtq-anthology-from-middle-america","title":"Sweeter Voices Still: An LGBTQ Anthology from Middle America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking nonfiction collection about queer life in the Midwest. \"A marvelous ode to humanity and its passions.\"--\u003ci\u003eLittle Village \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe middle of America―the Midwest, Appalachia, the Rust Belt, the Great Plains, the Upper South―is a queer place, and it always has been. The queer people of its cities, farms, and suburbs can't be reduced to just \"blue dots\" within \"red states.\" Every story about a kid from Iowa who steps off the bus in Manhattan, ready to \"finally\" live, is a story about a kid who was already living in Iowa. \u003ci\u003eSweeter Voices Still \u003c\/i\u003eis a collection full of stories about that kid, written by people just like them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection, edited by Ryan Schuessler (\u003ci\u003eThe St. Louis Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e) and Kevin Whiteneir, Jr., features queer voices you might recognize―established and successful writers and thinkers like Aaron Foley and Jeffery Bean―and others you might not. You'll find sex, love, and heartbreak and all the other beings we meet along the way: trees, deer, cicadas, sturgeon. Most of all, you'll find real people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone looking for fully realized stories about the nuanced, joyous complexity of queer identity in the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Ryan Schuessler, Kevin Whiteneir","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44456722170092,"sku":"9781948742818","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781948742818.jpg?v=1708915143"},{"product_id":"headcase-lgbtq-writers-artists-on-mental-health-and-wellness","title":"Headcase: LGBTQ Writers \u0026 Artists on Mental Health and Wellness","description":"\u003cem\u003eHeadcase\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking collection of personal reflections and artistic representations illustrating the intersection of mental wellness, mental illness, and LGBTQ identity, as well as the lasting impact of historical views equating queer and trans identity with mental illness. The featured pieces offer personal views from both providers and clients, often one and the same, about their experiences. In the anthology, readers will access the inner thoughts of contributors who collectively document the difficulty of navigating flawed healthcare systems that limit affordable access to genuinely affirming, effective services. Traversing boundaries of race and ethnic identity, age, gender identity, and socioeconomic status, Headcase appeals to LGBTQ communities and, specifically, LGBTQ mental health consumers and their friends, families, and comrades.\r","brand":"Stephanie Schroeder, Teresa Theophano","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44456919892204,"sku":"9780190846596","price":52.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780190846596.jpg?v=1718565280"},{"product_id":"unashamed-a-coming-out-guide-for-lgbtq-christians","title":"Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a daily basis, author and LGBTQ advocate Amber Cantorna receives emails asking the same question: How does one reconcile their sexuality with their faith? Depression, despair, and thoughts of suicide often haunt LGBTQ Christians as they feel unable to imagine the possibility of living a happy, fulfilling life as an LGBTQ person of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the gay daughter of a thirty-plus-year executive of conservative Christian organization Focus on the Family, Amber lost everything when she came out as gay in 2012. However, her journey to embrace her authenticity brought her fulfillment and wisdom to share. \u003cem\u003eUnashamed\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a guide for Christians considering coming out, tackling tough subject matters such as demolishing internalized homophobia, finding an affirming faith community, reestablishing your worth as a child of God, navigating difficult family conversations (especially in cases where family is involved in church leadership\/ministry), and healing from the pain of rejection. \u003cem\u003eUnashamed\u003c\/em\u003e encourages LGBTQ Christians to embrace their unique identities and to celebrate the diversity placed inside them by God.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Amber Cantorna-Wylde","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44458627399916,"sku":"9780664265052","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780664265052.jpg?v=1708922660"},{"product_id":"how-we-do-family-from-adoption-to-trans-pregnancy-what-we-learned-about-love-and-lgbtq-parenthood","title":"How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, What We Learned about Love and LGBTQ Parenthood","description":"Trystan and Biff had been dating for just a year when the couple learned that Biff's niece and nephew were about to be removed from their home by Child Protective Services. Immediately, Trystan and Biff took in one-year-old Hailey and three-year-old Lucas, becoming caregivers overnight to two tiny survivors of abuse and neglect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From this unexpected start, the young couple built a loving marriage and happy home--learning to parent on the job. They adopted Hailey and Lucas, tied the knot, and soon decided to try for a baby that Trystan, who is transgender, would carry. Trystan's groundbreaking pregnancy attracted media fanfare, and the family welcomed baby Leo in 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this inspiring memoir, Trystan shares his unique story alongside universal lessons that will help all parents through the trials of raising children. \u003ci\u003eHow We Do Family\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshing new take on family life for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Through every tough moment and touching memory, Trystan shows that more important than getting things right is doing them with love.\r","brand":"Trystan Reese","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44459060461804,"sku":"9781615197569","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781615197569.jpg?v=1709490270"},{"product_id":"raising-lgbtq-allies-a-parents-guide-to-changing-the-messages-from-the-playground","title":"Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating LGBTQ allies and a world where closets don't exist happens one child at a time. And it begins with each of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter who we are or where we come from, we all play on the same playground. There are certain collective societal messages we hear growing up that we either consciously or subconsciously believe. As a result, we develop certain belief systems from which we operate our lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaising LGBTQ Allies sheds light on the deeper, multi-faceted layers of homophobia. It opens up a conversation with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child, and shows how heteronormativity can be harmful if not addressed clearly and early. Although not every parent will have an LGBTQ child, their child will jump rope or play tag with a child who is LGBTQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy showing readers the importance of having open and authentic conversations with children at a young age, Chris Tompkins walks parents through the many ways they can prevent new generations from adopting homophobic and transphobic beliefs, while helping them explore their own subconscious biases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering specific actions parents, family members, and caregivers can take to help navigate conversations, address heteronormativity, and challenge societal beliefs, Raising LGBTQ Allies serves as a guide to help normalize being LGBTQ from a young age. Creating allies and a world where closets don't exist happens one child at a time. And it begins with each of us and what we say, as much as what we choose not to say. \u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Chris Tompkins","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44459143528684,"sku":"9781538136263","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44459143561452,"sku":"9781538192740","price":28.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781538136263.jpg?v=1708924686"},{"product_id":"historical-dictionary-of-homosexuality","title":"Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on important historical figures, philosophic, artistic, and literary treatments of same-sex love, historical terms, and contemporary events.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Brent L. Pickett","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44461085294828,"sku":"9781538150443","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781538150443.jpg?v=1719856891"},{"product_id":"queer-adolescence-understanding-the-lives-of-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-intersex-and-asexual-youth","title":"Queer Adolescence: Understanding the Lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Youth","description":"Find out what it's like to go through puberty as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or asexual teen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat do you do when Mom says, \"You're a woman now!\" but you know you're not a woman? Or when Dad keeps asking when you're going to bring a girlfriend home, but you're not interested in girls? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePuberty is an awkward and confusing time for anybody, but for queer youth, feelings of social and physical discomfort can be heightened. Adolescence should be a time for making social connections and exploring new ideas, but many queer youth must also wrestle with complicated identity questions, familial and social bigotry, and difficult decisions about whether to be safe or authentic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this accessible book, personal accounts mingle with factual information and sensitive analysis to provide a snapshot of the joys and concerns of American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual adolescents. Whether you're a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal narratives and discussion about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth in adolescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete action plan for parents, teachers, and clinicians to better support the queer youth in their lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVital glossary of up-to-date LGBTQIA+ and puberty terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly recommended queer-inclusive sex education materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r","brand":"Charlie McNabb","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44463731212524,"sku":"9781538192191","price":41.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44463731245292,"sku":"9781538132814","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781538192191.jpg?v=1709491002"},{"product_id":"coming-out-stories-personal-experiences-of-coming-out-from-across-the-lgbtq-spectrum","title":"Coming Out Stories: Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Uplifting and triumphant' \u003c\/b\u003eJUNO DAWSON\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book is vital' \u003c\/b\u003eRUSSELL T DAVIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A brilliant resource' \u003c\/b\u003eLADY PHYLL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A must-read for anyone grappling with coming out' \u003c\/b\u003eRIYADH KHALAF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Inspirational'\u003c\/b\u003e PETER TATCHELL \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"He told me being gay was nothing to be ashamed of.\" - Bill\u003cbr\u003e\"I put my hands over my eyes as I told her, as I couldn't bear to see her reaction.\" - Olivia \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the hugely popular \u003ci\u003eComing Out Stories\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, this empowering, humorous and deeply honest book invites you to share one of the most important moments in many LGBTQ+ people's lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom JP coming out to his reflection in the mirror, to Jacob coming out to their Mum over email, from Christine knowing she was trans as a young child, to Kerry coming out as a lesbian in her late thirties, all of the real life stories in this book show you there is no right or wrong way to come out, whatever your age and whatever your background. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're gay, pan, queer, bi, trans, non-binary, or an ally, this uplifting go-to resource is filled with helpful advice and tips on what to expect, and inspirational quotes from leading LGBTQ+ figures, to help you live your life as your most authentic self. Welcome to the family!\r","brand":"Emma Goswell, Sam Walker, Tim Sigsworth Mbe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44511871140076,"sku":"9781787754959","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781787754959.jpg?v=1720043872"},{"product_id":"voices-of-lgbtq-a-conversation-starter-for-understanding-supporting-and-protecting-gay-bi-trans-and-queer-people","title":"Voices of Lgbtq+: A Conversation Starter for Understanding, Supporting, and Protecting Gay, Bi, Trans, and Queer People","description":"\"Why do so many in our modern society reject those who are different?\u003cp\u003e Though the mainstream acceptance of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Queer community has made leaps and bounds over the past few years, many pivotal groups within our modern society still respond to the LGBTQ] community with an overwhelming, knee-jerk reaction of \"us\" vs. \"them.\" Despite the progress that has been made, misunderstanding, hatred, animosity, aggression, and violence still affect this community on a deep level. Lynda Wolters knows firsthand: a strong ally, she has come to know, understand, and have a deep respect for the community through her son, who is gay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Including highly personal, real-world anecdotes, Voices of LGBTQ+ helps outline some of the most critical challenges the community faces today, with topical insights into: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Homelessness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Hate crimes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Suicide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Economic challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Discrimination and lack of equality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‚[‚€‚[ Religious and biblical conflicts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Though judgment a\r\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynda Wolters","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44511871303916,"sku":"9781645431480","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781645431480.jpg?v=1709355222"},{"product_id":"space-between-explorations-of-love-sex-and-fluidity","title":"Space Between: Explorations of Love, Sex, and Fluidity","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYounger \u003c\/i\u003estar and LGBTQIA+ advocate Nico Tortorella investigates love, sex, gender, addiction, family, fame, and fluidity through their personal story and the lens of their nonbinary identity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Nico Tortorella embodies the twenty-first-century human.\"--RuPaul\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNico Tortorella is a seeker. Raised on a steady regimen of Ram Dass and raw food, they have always been interested in the more spiritual aspects of life. That is, until the desire for fame and fortune eclipsed their journey toward enlightenment and sent them into a downward spiral of addiction and self-destructive behavior. It wasn't until Nico dug deep and began to examine the fluidity of both their sexuality and gender identity that they became more comfortable in their own skin, got sober from alcohol, entered into an unconventional marriage with the love of their life, and fully embraced a queer lifestyle that afforded them the opportunity to explore the world outside the gender binary. It was precisely in that \u003ci\u003espace between\u003c\/i\u003e that Nico encountered the diverse community of open-minded, supportive peers they'd always dreamed of having. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpanding on themes explored on their popular podcast, \u003ci\u003eThe Love Bomb\u003c\/i\u003e, Nico shares the intimate details of their romantic partnerships, the dysfunction of their loud but loving Italian family, and the mingling of their feminine and masculine identities into one multidimensional, sexually fluid, nonbinary individual. Nico has become a leading voice of the fluidity movement by encouraging open dialogue and universal acceptance. \u003ci\u003eSpace Between\u003c\/i\u003e is at once an education for readers, a manifesto for both the labeled and label-free generations, and a personal memoir of love, identity, and acceptance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSpace Between\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In an industry that thrives on artifice, Nico Tortorella's candid soul-searching is precious and invigorating. As with the best truth-telling, it gives language to a thirst we had forgotten, while also quenching it. This is a book about addiction, familial trauma, and gender--yes--but more so it is about living. Living is an art form that Nico does well, and this book is an argument for making meaning from the messiness that surrounds us rather than simply muting it. Nico's distinct and relatable prose tangos us past binaries, toward an intimacy beyond language.\"\u003cb\u003e--Alok Vaid-Menon\u003c\/b\u003e\r","brand":"Nico Tortorella","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44511876612332,"sku":"9780525576730","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780525576730.jpg?v=1718579854"},{"product_id":"ghosts-texts-and-exes","title":"Ghosts, Texts, and Exes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever stared at your phone, waiting for a \"totally into you\" match to text back (only for them to vanish into the ether), then \u003cem\u003eGhosts, Texts, and Exes\u003c\/em\u003e is your new best friend-and possibly your only date for the evening. This book does what every jaded swiper secretly wants: it spills the tea on the outrageous world of online dating, all with a healthy dose of self-awareness and a few well-placed curse words. Think of it as a survival guide for anyone who's ever cringed at a \"sup?\" opener or considered taking up professional ghost-hunting just to track down that vanishing Bumble match. The author manages to capture every nauseating, infuriating, and occasionally hilarious moment that comes with navigating dating apps, from the dreaded group-photo profile (who \u003cem\u003eare\u003c\/em\u003e you?!) to the overconfident text-gamer devouring Doritos while promising you'll \"never walk again.\" Yet, beneath all the sarcasm and well-timed one-liners, there's a surprisingly uplifting core message: yes, online dating can be a dumpster fire-but sometimes, out of that fire comes a real connection. And even if you don't find your perfect match, you'll discover something equally valuable: your own boundaries, your own confidence, and the reality that life is more than just dating. Family, friends, hobbies, and your passion for work can be just as fulfilling.In short, \u003cem\u003eGhosts, Texts, and Exes\u003c\/em\u003e delivers the comedic catharsis you didn't know you needed. Whether you're a seasoned swiper or new to the madness, grab a glass of wine (or a stiff drink) and prepare to laugh, cringe, and maybe even tear up a little. Because if there's one thing this book proves, it's that while online dating is a circus, at least you can enjoy the show. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocci Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46233066143980,"sku":"9798992173505","price":25.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9798992173505.jpg?v=1741050557"}],"url":"https:\/\/allstora.com\/collections\/shop-pansexual.oembed?page=2","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}