One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads by Johnny Valentine

Middle School (Ages 8 – 12 years)Īnd Tango Makes Three – by Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, and Henry Cole (2006)īased on a true story, this story follows two male penguins that fall in love and adopt an orphaned penguin named Tango.Īsha’s Mums – by Rosamund Elwin, Michele Paulse, and Dawn Lee (2000)Īsha, an African-Canadian girl, and her classmates discuss what it means to have two mothers. Chloe learns she will not be losing an uncle, but gaining one. Uncle Bobby’s Wedding – by Sarah Brannen (2008).Ĭhloe, a young guinea pig, worries that she won’t be Uncle Bobby’s favorite person anymore after he marries his boyfriend Jamie. The Different Dragon – by Jennifer Bryan, Bobbie Combs, and Danamarie Hosler (2006).Ī bedtime story about a boy with two lesbian mothers who goes on a magical adventure with an unforgettable dragon. One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads – by Johnny Valentine and Melody Sarecky (2004).Ī story of two children comparing their families and coming to realize that a father is a father, regardless of discerning factors.

This story follows Jack, a blackbird, who befriends Jim, a seagull, as they deal with the intolerance from other birds and gain acceptance because of Jack’s ability to read. The story follows the firefly’s attempt to escape from a jar after being caught by Violet, the daughter of a lesbian couple. Elementary School (Ages 4-9 years)ĪBC: A Family Alphabet Book – by Bobbie Combs (2001).Įach letter of the alphabet is assigned a family activity, which is portrayed by a gay or lesbian family.įlying Free – by Jennifer C. Journal of School Counseling, 7(35), 1-25. Creative Approaches to Serving LGBTQ Youth in Schools. This list was published as an appendix in the following article:įrank, D. Bibliotherapy for Gay and Lesbian Youth Overcoming the Structure of Silence. The guidelines in this post were originally published in the following article: Books should contain accurate information.Both fiction and nonfiction should be available.Avoid books that attempt to instill certain values.Books should contain characters, situations, or problems with which the student can identify.Reading of a book should not be coerced.Avoid appearing to recommend books rather than discussing these sensitive issues.

Bibliotherapy is not a simplistic treatment for complex problems.Guidelines for Selecting Bibliotherapy Literature In this post I will be sharing a list of recommended readings for Bibliotherapy with Gay and Lesbian Youth.įor more information on Bibliotherapy, I recommend visiting the following site: I previously posted a list of recommended readings for Culturally Affirming Bibliotherapy with Students from African Descent. In the simplest of terms, Bibliotherapy is a way to use literature to help people solve their problems.

One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads by Johnny Valentine