Being Transgender by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
“What is gender? What
are gender stereotypes? What’s the difference between being a tomboy or an
effeminate man and being transgender? What are your options when you feel like
your physical sex is out of sync with who you are? Explore the answers to these
questions and more with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender.”
–Publisher
Coming Out and Seeking Support by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
”The experience of
publicly identifying oneself as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
is deeply personal for each individual. But while the particulars vary, there
are issues and questions shared by all. Should I come out? When should I come
out? Who should I come out to first? The most important thing to know is that
you’re not alone.” –Publisher
Confronting Stereotypes by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
“Words have power and
can be used to hurt people or make them feel good about themselves. Lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people know this all
too well. If you let them, stereotypes can hold you back from being the full
individual that you are. This book explores common LGBT stereotypes that
persist both outside and inside the community. Explore where they come from and
what they mean to you. Learn how you can do your part to reduce hurtful
name-calling and appreciate LGBT people in all their diversity.” –Publisher
Facing Homophobia by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
“Learn about the fight
for LGBT civil rights and why an end to prejudice against LGBT people is
important for all North Americans. And learn about the ways young people, straight
and gay, are working together toward mutual understanding, respect, and a
better future for all of us by ending homophobia.” –Publisher
Finding Community by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
“Lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) young people in the 21st century can find
unprecedented support in a proud, vibrant, and diverse community both online
and off. The resources and ability to connect with LGBT people around the world
are exciting and very new. This book explores the history of the LGBT community
from its roots in the 1800s, through World War II, the early activists of the
1950s, the Pride movements of the 1970s, and today’s move toward integration
with mainstream communities.” –Publisher
Staying Mentally Healthy by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross
“As part of the normal
experience of growing up, many teenagers feel significant stress, confusion,
and self-doubt. These intense emotions can be overwhelming for anyone but are
often that much more challenging for LGBT youth. Without the resources or
support they need, too many will suffer the depression and self-hatred that
lead to alcohol and drug abuse, unsafe sex, and suicidal thoughts.
The good news is that
there are more sources of help to turn to today than ever before for struggling
LGBT youth. Learn about groups such as the Trevor Project, Empty Closets,
PFLAG, and other organizations that are there to assist young LGBT people and
their friends make positive choices.” –Publisher
Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity by Robert
Rodi and Laura Ross
“Until relatively
recently homosexuality was considered a mental illness or a biological
disorder, or worse. Today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
people have the evidence of scientific research and their authentic experiences
of happy and fulfilling lives to support the pride of identity that is their
right. This book traces the nature
versus nurture debate over the origin of same-sex attraction and gender
identity. The theories put forth over the years that there’s a gay gene, that
the way a child is raised can turn her gay, or that being gay is somehow a
choice all came to be used in the service of political agendas, often harming
LGBT people. Examining the major genetic, biological, and psychological
theories of the origins of homosexuality, this book questions those traditional
notions of gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation that are at the
center of LGBT people’s sense of identity and their struggle for civil rights
and a happy and fulfilling life.” –Publisher