Library Resources
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist by Call Number: QP353.4.B37 A3 2018ISBN: 9780262039116Publication Date: 2018-10-30A leading scientist describes his life, his gender transition, his scientific work, and his advocacy for gender equality in science.
Global Gay by Call Number: HQ76.25 .M36513 2018ISBN: 9780262037815Publication Date: 2018-04-27A panoramic view of gay rights, gay life, and the gay experience around the world.In Global Gay, Frederic Martel visits more than fifty countries and documents a revolution underway around the world- the globalization of LGBT rights.
Rainbow warrior : my life in color by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1641601515Publication Date: 2019In 1978, Harvey Milk asked Gilbert Baker to create a unifying symbol for the growing gay rights movement, and on June 25 of that year, Baker's Rainbow Flag debuted at San Francisco's Gay Liberation Day parade. Baker had no idea his creation would become an international emblem of freedom, forever cementing his place and importance in helping to define the modern LGBTQ+ movement.Bodies of Evidence: the Practice of Queer Oral History by
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1283427710Publication Date: 2012-03-09Bodies of Evidence: The Practice of Queer Oral History is the first book to provide serious scholarly insight into the methodological practices that shape lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer oral histories.
Long Before Stonewall by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 0814728146Publication Date: 2007-07-01Long Before Stonewall seeks to uncover the many iterations of same-sex desire in colonial America and the early Republic, as well as to expand the scope of how we define and recognize homosocial behavior.
Queer Ancient Ways by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781947447943Publication Date: 2018-12-04Queer Ancient Ways advocates a profound unlearning of colonial/modern categories as a pathway to the discovery of new forms and theories of queerness in the most ancient of sources.
Cemetery Boys by Call Number: GIL EXPRESS REQUESTISBN: 1250250463Publication Date: 2020-09-01Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.
When the Moon Was Ours by Call Number: PZ7.1.M463 Wh 2016ISBN: 9781250058669Publication Date: 2016-10-04To everyone who knows them, best friends Miel and Sam are as strange as they are inseparable. Roses grow out of Miel's wrist, and rumors say that she spilled out of a water tower when she was five. Sam is known for the moons he paints and hangs in the trees and for how little anyone knows about his life before he and his mother moved to town.
The Raven Tower by Call Number: PS3612.E3353 R38 2019bISBN: 9780316388702Publication Date: 2019-10-01For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven .He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Call Number: PS3603.H347 L66 2014ISBN: 9780062444134Publication Date: 2016-07-05Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space--and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe--in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Call Number: 1-61775-599-0ISBN: 1617755990Publication Date: 2017-09-18Obsessive and withdrawn, Aster lives in the low-deck slums of the space vessel HSS Matilda. When the autopsy of the ship' s sovereign reveals a link between his death and the suicide of Aster's mother, she begins sewing the seeds for civil war, and learns there may be a way off the ship if she's willing to fight for it.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by Call Number: GIL EXPRESS REQUESTISBN: 9781250217288Publication Date: 2020-03-17Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.
Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History in AmericaCall Number: REF HQ76.3.U5 E53 2004ISBN: 0684312611Publication Date: 2003-12-05This new three-volume set is an accessible and scholarly reference that provides a comprehensive survey of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States.
The Gay Almanac by Call Number: REF HQ76.3.U5 G367 1996ISBN: 0425153002Publication Date: 1996-06-01The most complete reference book available on gay culture and history. Includes a directory of gay organizations.
Great Events from History - Lgbtq Events by Call Number: REF HQ73 .L45 2017ISBN: 9781682175910Publication Date: 2017-12-19This new edition in the Great Events series chronicles important historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. In the last ten years alone, the world has witnessed significant events that have broken down barriers, both socially and legally, making enormous strides to end discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
Gay and Lesbian Rights in the United States by Call Number: REF HQ76.8.U5 G37 2003ISBN: 0313306966Publication Date: 2003-09-30The movement for gay and lesbian rights in America is a response to long-held beliefs that have, at times throughout the history of the United States, made homosexuality legally, politically, and socially unacceptable. This collection of primary documents explores those beliefs and their counter-arguments, providing varying viewpoints on the complex issue of gay and lesbian rights.
The Queer Encyclopedia of Music, Dance, and Musical Theater by Call Number: REF ML100 .Q44 2004ISBN: 1573441988Publication Date: 2004-11-24Aficionados of music, dance, opera and musical theatre will relish this volume featuring over 200 articles showcasing composers, singers, musicians, dancers and choreographers across eras and styles.
Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture by Call Number: REF HQ76.96 .R68 2006ISBN: 9780415306515Publication Date: 2006-04-12The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture covers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (GLBTQ) life and culture post-1945, with a strong international approach to the subject.
Additional Resources
Audio Dramas
- The Far Meridian
Peri hadn’t left her lighthouse in years. Until one morning, the lighthouse was somewhere new. Set adrift to wander new and mysterious places, Peri must face her fears and her memories if she wants to use her new situation to find her missing brother. - The Magnus Archives
The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction anthology podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join new head archivist Jonathan Sims as he attempts to bring a seemingly neglected collection of supernatural statements up to date, converting them to audio and supplementing them with follow-up work from his small but dedicated team.
Non Fiction
- Making Gay History
Intimate, personal portraits of both known and long-forgotten champions, heroes, and witnesses to history brought to you from rare archival interviews. - Nancy
BFF Kathy Tu and Tobin Low are super queer, super fun and ready to take over your podcast feed. Join them for provocative stories and frank conversations about the LGBTQ experience today. Because everyone’s a little bit gay. - One From the Vaults
One From the Vaults, a trans history podcast by Morgan M Page. We bring you all the dirt, gossip, and glamour from trans history! - Out Here In America
From the Biloxi, Miss., Sun Herald, host Justin Mitchell talks to military veterans, church leaders, celebrities and others about their LGBTQ experiences in small-town America. - LGBTQ&A
Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the world. Recent guests include Laverne Cox, Pete Buttigieg, Roxane Gay, and Brandi Carlile. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. - Queer as Fact
Queer history podcast covering content from around the world and throughout time.
- Support Hotlines: LGBTQIA Resource Center
These toll-free lines are staffed by either trained LGBTQIA youth or adults, or by trained youth or adults that are LGBTQ friendly. - GLAAD
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. - Human Rights Campaign
Our goal at the Human Rights Campaign is to ensure that every LGBTQ person is free to live their life openly, with their equal rights ensured. We know that goal requires that we keep educating, supporting and inspiring ourselves and each other. In the spirit of that continual growth, we’ve compiled information and advice on a range of topics, including resources from the HRC Foundation. - Trans in the South: A Directory of Trans-Affirming Health & Legal Service Providers
A directory of more than 400 Southern health service providers who are trans-affirming. - The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
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