BOOKS

ADULT BIBILOGRAPHY

The following is a list of books dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender topics for adult readers. The Adult Bibliography was compiled by Seattle PFLAG. All books listed are currently in print and available through bookstores or libraries. Books may be ordered through the SEATTLE-PFLAG.Org web page. A lending library is available at PFLAG meetings.

Prayers for Bobby, A Mothers Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son by Leroy Aarons	Harper, 1996
The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams	Growing up gay and fundamentalist. Note: visit the Heartstrong web site for more information on growing up gay and fundamentalist. Marc Adams has been a speaker at TEN events. http://www.heartstrong.org
Straight Parents Gay Children: Keeping Families Together by Robert Bernstein	Thunder's Mouth Press, 1995
Coming Out to Parents by Mary Borhek	Pilgrim Press, 1983
One More River to Cross: Black and Gay in America by Keith Boykin	Anchor Books, 1998
The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-Out Crisis for Straight Spouses by Amity Pierce Buxton	IBS Press, 1991
Homosexuality: The Secret A Child Dare Not Tell by Mary Ann Cantwell	Rafael Press, 1998
Passage of Pride: Lesbian and Gay Youth Come of Age by Kurt Chandler	Alyson Press, 1995
Loving Someone Gay by Don Clark	Celestial Arts Press, 1987
Coming Out: An Act of Love by Rob Eichberg	Plume, 1991
Now That You Know by B. Fairchild and N. Hayward	Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989
Transgender Warriors: Making History From Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman by Leslie Feinberg	Beacon Press, 1997
The Accidental Activist: A Personal and Political Memoir by Candace Gingrich and Chris Bull	Scribner, 1996
When Husbands Come Out of the Closet by Jean S. Gochres	Harrington Parch Press, 1989
Beyond Acceptance: Parents of Lesbians and Gays Talk About Their Experiences by Wirth Griffin	St. Martin's Press, 1996
Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out by Hutchins and Kaahumanu	Alyson Press, 1991
Is It A Choice?: Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gays and Lesbians by Eric Marcus	Harper Collins, 1993
Coming Out of Shame: Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives by Gershen and Raphael Kaufan	Doubleday, 1997
Gay Issues in the Workplace by Brian McNaught	St. Martin's Press, 1993
Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do? Thoughts on Living Deliberately. by Brain McNaught	St. Martin's Press, 1997
The Church and the Homosexual by John McNeill	Beacon, 1993 (good for pastors)
Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story by Paul Monette	Harper Collins, 1992 (a classic)
Building Bridges: Gay and Lesbian Reality and the Catholic Church by Nugent and Gramick	Twenty-third Publications, 1992
A Member of the Family by John Preston	Dutton, 1992 (family relationships)
Different Daughters by Louise Rafkin	Cleis Press, 1987
Outing Yourself: How to Come Out as Lesbian or Gay to Your Families, Friends and Coworkers by Michelangelo Signorile	Fireside, 1996
Living in Sin? by John Shelby Spong	Harper and Row, 1988 (answering fundamentalist dogma)
Coming Out While Staying In: Struggles and Celebrations of Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals in the Church by Tigert and McCall	United Church Press, 1996
Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America by Mel White	Simon and Schuster, 1995

ADOLESCENT BIBLIOGRAPHY

The following is a list of books dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender topics for adolescent readers. The Adolescent Bibliography was compiled by the Education Committee of TEN. Most books can be borrowed from a local library or purchased online through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Coming Out to Parents by Mary V. Borhek	A two-way survival guide for lesbians, gay men and their parents. Suggestions on how and when to come out to parents, what to expect, and how to deal with the awkwardness.
Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story About Growing up Gay by Aaron Fricke	Aaron Fricke made national headlines by taking a male date to his high school prom. Here is his account, direct and appealing, of his life at home and at school in the years before and at the time of that special event.
Annie On My Mind by Nancy Garden	Although written for youth, this story is one of the best to help provide insight and understanding for the adults in their lives. It is a story of two girls in high school who recognize their homosexual orientation and trigger events surpassing their expectations when they come out to one another.
One Teenager In Ten by Ann Heron	One teenager in ten is gay and in Heron's book, 26 of them tell what it is like. There are ordinary kids who have learned to deal with a world that isn't always on their side.
When Someone You Know Is Gay by Susan and Daniel Cohen	The Cohens are known for their informative and well written books for youth on difficult subjects. This book was written for non-gay youth and is an excellent effort to answer their questions and concerns about homosexuality and related issues in a straightforward manner. Of interest to adults as well as youth.
Positively Gay by Betty Berzon	A compilation of essays, rich with information, spirit and diversity on subjects ranging from religion in the gay community to coming out to Mom and Dad.
Different Mothers: Sons and Daughters of Lesbians Talk About Their Lives by Louise Rafkin	38 children (age 5 to 40) come together to tell us about growing up in lesbian families.
Homosexuality and Religion by Richard Hasbany	An anthology of journal articles including Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant traditions. Authors include Robert Nugent, Jeannine Gramick, Rabbi Yoel Kahn, George Edwards, Gary Comstock, Clare Fescher, Ann Matter, and Aaron Cooper.
Gay Men and Women Who Enriched the World by Michael Cowan	"When gay people are fortunate enough to learn early in life to trust the unique sources of creativity within them, they survive and even prevail against the enormous cultural odds arrayed against them. Many men and women in this book have done just that." (from the introduction) This book outlines the lives of 40 known gay men and women from history and the present.
Coping When A Parent is Gay by Deborah Miller	Teens are usually concerned with conforming with their peers. Having a gay parent is a situation that may present unusual problems for them. This book starts with a detailed explanation of homosexuality, providing the basic facts that a teen might not understand. It proceeds on to an excellent discussion of coping when a parent is gay.

CHILDREN'S BIBILOGRAPHY

The following is a list of books dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender topics for children. The Children's Bibliography was compiled by the Education Committee of TEN. Most books can be borrowed from a local library or purchased online through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman	As the three year old daughter of a lesbian couple, Heather has two mommies. That seems perfectly normal to her until she goes to preschool and finds out that most other kids also have daddies. Her confusion is dispelled by the teacher and the other children who describe their own different types of families. This is a perfect first book for your children and their friends to understand about lesbian families. Ages 3-8.
Saturday is Pattyday by Leslea Newman	It was a sad day for Frankie when one of his moms moved out. But when he calls her on the phone, he finds out that Saturday is Pattyday! Every Saturday he'll get to visit his other mom. Patty has made a special place for Frankie to sleep and to keep his things when he spends the night. She reassures him that "You will always have two moms." This is an excellent book for children whose parents have separated. Ages 3-10.
The Daddy Machine by Johnny Valentine	Sue and her sister love their two moms, and their moms love them. But, they've heard that it might be nice to have a dad around also.So they build the daddy machine. They turn it on, and out pops a daddy, and then another and then another until there are 62 in all. This is a hilarious book that will be enjoyed by all children. Ages 4-8.
Asha's Mums by R. Elwin and M. Paulse	Asha is all set to go on the class field trip. She has her two moms sign her permission slip. The teacher, though, tells her that she needs to get the form filled out correctly or she can't go on the trip. Asha's mums promise her that they'll talk to the teacher and get it all straightened out. Asha's classmates learn that it is all right to have two mommies "if they're nice to you and you like them." Ages 4-8.
The Generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones by Forman Brown	Jeff's friends think he's lucky because he has two dads and they only have one. If one dad is busy, the other one still has time to play with him. Because Chad and Kim are his best friends, he decides to "loan" out one of his dads when either one of them needs one. One day, though, he makes a mistake and "loans" both of his dads at the same time. Ages 4-8.
How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay? by Heron and Maran	When Jasmine says that she needs to make three Father's Day cards, it causes a lot of commotion in her classroom. Her brother, Mike, is horrified to find out that the whole school now knows that their dad is gay and is living with another man. This book will help children, their classmates, teacher, and parents to better understand just how varied today's families can be. Ages 6-12.
Jenny Lives With Eric And Martin by Susanne Bosche	Five year old Jenny lives with her dad, Martin, and his partner, Eric. Her mom lives nearby. This book is the story of how they spend their weekend. They have a birthday party for Eric, do household chores, play games, and go to town. This book is a loving, down-to-earth portrayal of one kind of family. Ages 4-10.
Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite	The story and pictures here depict a boy, his father and the father's partner as they take part in activities familiar to all kinds of families: cleaning the house, shopping, playing games, fighting, and making up. This book is a warm and loving introduction for a child to gay fathers. Ages 2-6.
The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans by Johnny Valentine	Five original and enchanting fairy tales that include lesbian or gay parents. This is a wonderful and witty book. Ages 6-12.
Uncle What-Is-it Is Coming to Visit! by Michael Willhoite	Tiffany and Igor are excited. They're going to meet Uncle Bret for the first time. Their mom says that he is gay, but gets interrupted before she can explain what that means. So they ask some other kids about it. The explanations they get are pretty weird. They're a little frightened about what to expect from their uncle. When he gets there, they find out that he's wonderful!