Drag queen story hour is an allages story time in which a drag queen reads stories with messages of love and acceptance. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library association since 2015 has been renamed rainbow book month, in coordination with the. Glbt book month celebrated in june guardian liberty voice. American library association marks glbt book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
Kids fiction, kids graphic novels, kids nonfiction, teens fiction, teens graphic novels, teens nonfiction diversity, gay, gay pride, glbt, homesexuality, lbgtqia, lesbian, transgender. National poetry month school library month national financial literacy month. What we learned during glbt book month referenceusa. In recent years, however, the month, although ed, wasnt being used. Glbt book month started in the early 1990s as national lesbian and gay book month. The blackeyed susan book award is a student choice award for the state of maryland that has been awarded each year since 1992. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt read more. This designation is in honour of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender books which have had to stay underground and unrecognized for so many years. Click here to find out how, and how to spread the word at your school and library. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, the event is coordinated through the ala office for diversity, literacy, and outreach continue reading june is glbt book month. I thought id start us off with a list of book recommendations, including fiction, nonfiction, and comics. Celebrate national glbt book month with resources that come out of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender round table glbtrt of ala, including the stonewall book awards list, the rainbow books list, and the over the rainbow books list. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for.
Chicago formerly known as glbt book month, the american library association ala will now observe the month of june as rainbow book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender and asexual communit. Show your pride during the month of june sonoma county. Apr 07, 2015 the library of congress celebrated lgbtq pride month with poetry readings by emerging poets of the glbt community, a rare book open house, and a panel discussion about lgbtq people in the military. Lgbt history month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the lgbt community. In recognition that june is the american library associations glbt books month, visit us to pick out some great titles. Windy city times news archive libraries marking glbt book month the american library association ala and hundreds of libraries will celebrate june 2017 as glbt book month, a nationwide. Glbt book month is coordinated through the alas office for.
May 18, 2018 glbt book month started in the early 1990s as national lesbian and gay book month. Glbt book month library blog indiana university east. School librarians enjoy highlighting special observances for their students, and heres one more. June is pride month, a month to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual people, plus all other sexual orientations and genders. I wonder what storytellers will do with this new summer theme every year as for books, i recently found out that my everfavorite histfic author, mary renault, was not only gay, but also is iconic in the lgbt community, apparently. Pitmans book about gay pride is the 2015 winner of the stonewall book award, mike morgan and larry romans childrens and young adult literature award. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library association since 2015 has been renamedrainbow book month, in coordination withthe rainbow round tables name change in 2019. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt book month, creating a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian. Glbt book month paul smith library of southern york county.
June is glbt book month american libraries magazine. The american library association ala is kicking off glbt book month as of june 2015, a celebration of the literature dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The sonoma county library strives to represent and reflect the experiences of all people in our county and beyond. January is national book month, and ive been having a great time learning ways that teachers can celebrate it with their students. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library. Whether you celebrate lgbt pride month, glbt book month, or myriad other options, june is a great month to celebrate the rainbow of diversity. Since 1971, the stonewall book award is the first and most endearing award for glbt books. Starting in 2015, the american library association branded it as glbt book month, though honestly that name doesnt quite do the month justice as it excludes many in the community. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and libraries with the very best in glbt literature. Lgbt history month is an annual monthlong observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, june 2015 marked the first commemoration of glbt book month to be held under alas auspices.
Libraries are particularly essential for helping readers access diverse and inclusive stories. Jun 10, 2015 originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and libraries with the very best in glbt literature. This celebration coincides with the national lgbt pride month, which is held in june to memorialize the stonewall riots of 1969, the beginning of the modern gay. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, june 2015 will mark the first. Celebrate the differences amongst us and some fine writing as well with these award winning books. Glbt book month was originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month. See more ideas about display, library displays and school library displays. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt. Rainbow book month is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender, and asexual community.
Libraries celebrate glbt book month i love libraries. Jun 03, 2015 this month, libraries throughout the nation will be acknowledging that role by celebrating june as glbt book month. We are committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the american library association. Local libraries host events for glbt book month anne arundel, md libraries across anne arundel county will be holding a variety of events for. Currently, lgbt history month is a monthlong celebration that is specific.
Andrea gibson explores themes of love, gender, politics, sexuality, family, and forgiveness with stunning imagery and a. Not coincidentally, its also the american library associations firstever glbt book month. The month is celebrated in june in commemoration of the stonewall riots, which kicked off the. Stephen m hornby was appointed as the first national playwright in residence to lgbt history month. Glbt book month given new name news and press center. Gaining perspective can lead to a greater sense of empathy and a stronger community.
Anne arundel county libraries host events for glbt book month. June is glbt book month portland state university library. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature. Ala and hundreds of libraries will celebrate june as glbt book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the glbt experience. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, the annual celebration will be held this year for the first time under the umbrella of the american library. Originally published in 1971, merle millers on being different is a pioneering and thoughtprovoking book about being homosexual in the united states.
Portland state university library joins the american library association in celebrating glbt authors and books. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library association since 2015 has been renamed rainbow book month, in coordination with the rainbow round table s name change in 2019. In honor of glbt book month, first recognized by the american library association in 2015, let us take a look at recent and forthcoming books that celebrate the experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride month. This june, the american library association is sponsoring glbt book month, a way of bringing attention to writers and literature written by, for, and about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and experience. The month was first established in the early 1990s by the publish triangle, an american association of gays and lesbians in the publishing industry. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, glbt book month is held annual in june and. Officials from the anne arundel county public library have announced a series of seven events scheduled to mark glbt book month. Lgbt programming for all ages archived recording of a webinar provided by the national network of libraries of medicine on june 5, 2018. Since the early 1990s, june has been recognized as national lesbian and gay book month by many in the literary community and across the. May 18, 2017 glbt book month was originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, june 2015 will mark the first commemoration of glbt book month to be held under alas auspices. Tue jun 23, 2020 annual national integrated comprehensive systems for equity institute part i and ii. Glbt book month will culminate with many glbt events and programs at alas 2015 annual conference in san francisco.
June isnt just pride month, its also glbt book month which means we have an opportunity to talk about some of the coolest, sweetest, most innovative books for kids. Jan 26, 2016 originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and libraries with the very best in glbt literature. June was selected in honor of the anniversary of the 1969 stonewall riot in new york city, which ignited the gay pride movement. Digital public library of america fest chicago, il 19 good friday state holiday. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers. Related events not masl wed jun 24, 2020 ala virtual. Lgbt programming for all ages archived recording of a webinar provided by the national.
This month, libraries throughout the nation will be acknowledging that role by celebrating june as glbt book month. The library of congress celebrated lgbtq pride month with poetry readings by emerging poets of the glbt community, a rare book open house, and a panel discussion about lgbtq people in the military. The first production created as a result of this was a three part heritage premiere cowritten with ric brady and performed across the weekend called a very victorian scandal which dramatised new research about a drag ball in 1880 in hulme. Glbt book month round tables american library association. Chicago formerly known as glbt book month, the american library association ala will now observe the month of june as rainbow book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender and asexual community. Starting in 2015, the american library association will mark glbt book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and. June monthly observances adopt a shelter cat month antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Readers appreciation award is given annually to living. In recognition that june is the american library associations glbt books month, visit us to pick out some great titles for everyone to enjoy that celebrate literature featuring characters of all sexualities and gender identities. Library to celebrate glbt book month eye on annapolis. This celebration coincides with the national lgbt pride month, which is held in june to memorialize the stonewall riots.
I dont think all this months posts will be bookrelated, but hey, they might be. Awareness, cultural, family, festivals, lgbtq, love. June is glbt book month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. And yay for pride month and yay for glbt book month.
Beyond just encouraging kids to read this month, here are ten ways to get engaged during national book month. Jun 19, 2017 this june, the american library association is sponsoring glbt book month, a way of bringing attention to writers and literature written by, for, and about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and experience. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt book month, creating a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community glbtrt. June is glbt book month in late june 1969, lgbt patrons and neighbors of the stonewall inn a popular bar that catered to the lgbt community of the greenwich village neighborhood in manhattan protested and rioted in the streets after police raided the inn. Glbt book month coincides with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month, which is celebrated each year in the month of june to honor the 1969 stonewall inn riots in manhattan considered the tipping point for the gay rights movement. Glbt book month is an annual nationwide celebration of lgbt authors and writers. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, the event is coordinated through the ala office for diversity, literacy, and outreach. By helen adams on 06012017 1 school librarians enjoy highlighting special observances for their students, and heres one more.
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