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. By helen adams on 06012017 1 school librarians enjoy highlighting special observances for their students, and heres one more. 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 was originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month. 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. School librarians enjoy highlighting special observances for their students, and heres one more. Glbt book month is coordinated through the alas office for. Officials from the anne arundel county public library have announced a series of seven events scheduled to mark glbt book month. June is glbt book month portland state university library. Kids fiction, kids graphic novels, kids nonfiction, teens fiction, teens graphic novels, teens nonfiction diversity, gay, gay pride, glbt, homesexuality, lbgtqia, lesbian, transgender. 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. May 18, 2018 glbt book month started in the early 1990s as national lesbian and gay book month.
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. 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. 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. Libraries celebrate glbt book month i love libraries.
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. 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. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, this occasion is an opportunity for. Anne arundel county libraries host events for glbt book month. June is pride month, a month to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual people, plus all other sexual orientations and genders. I thought id start us off with a list of book recommendations, including fiction, nonfiction, and comics. Click here to find out how, and how to spread the word at your school and library. 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.
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. 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. Lgbt programming for all ages archived recording of a webinar provided by the national network of libraries of medicine on june 5, 2018. Portland state university library joins the american library association in celebrating glbt authors and books. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride 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. Digital public library of america fest chicago, il 19 good friday state holiday. June monthly observances adopt a shelter cat month antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Not coincidentally, its also the american library associations firstever glbt book month. Gaining perspective can lead to a greater sense of empathy and a stronger community. 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. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt read more. Originating in the 1990s as national gay and lesbian book month, the american library association began its recognition in 2015 as glbt. Tue jun 23, 2020 annual national integrated comprehensive systems for equity institute part i and ii.
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. 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. Glbt book month paul smith library of southern york county. Glbt book month celebrated in june guardian liberty voice. January is national book month, and ive been having a great time learning ways that teachers can celebrate it with their students. In recognition that june is the american library associations glbt books month, visit us to pick out some great titles. 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. 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.
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. Currently, lgbt history month is a monthlong celebration that is specific. And yay for pride month and yay for glbt book month. What we learned during glbt book month referenceusa. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature. Glbt book month started in the early 1990s 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. Originally published in 1971, merle millers on being different is a pioneering and thoughtprovoking book about being homosexual in the united states. Since the early 1990s, june has been recognized as national lesbian and gay book month by many in the literary community and across the.
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. Originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month, june 2015 will mark the first. 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. This designation is in honour of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender books which have had to stay underground and unrecognized for so many years. 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.
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. Stephen m hornby was appointed as the first national playwright in residence to lgbt history month. Beyond just encouraging kids to read this month, here are ten ways to get engaged during national book month. 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. In recent years, however, the month, although ed, wasnt being used. 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. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library association since 2015 has been renamed rainbow book month, in coordination with the. I dont think all this months posts will be bookrelated, but hey, they might be. 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. May 18, 2017 glbt book month was originally established in the early 1990s by the publishing triangle as national lesbian and gay book month. Lgbt history month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the lgbt community. National poetry month school library month national financial literacy month. The month was first established in the early 1990s by the publish triangle, an american association of gays and lesbians in the publishing industry. 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. June is glbt book month american libraries magazine. As of 2020, glbt book month celebrated by the american library. This month, libraries throughout the nation will be acknowledging that role by celebrating june as glbt book month. Since 1971, the stonewall book award is the first and most endearing award for glbt books. See more ideas about display, library displays and school library displays. Show your pride during the month of june sonoma county. Awareness, cultural, family, festivals, lgbtq, love. Glbt book month round tables american library association. This celebration coincides with the national lgbt pride month, which is held in june to memorialize the stonewall riots. Lgbt programming for all ages archived recording of a webinar provided by the national. 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. 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. Related events not masl wed jun 24, 2020 ala virtual.
Celebrate the differences amongst us and some fine writing as well with these award winning books. Andrea gibson explores themes of love, gender, politics, sexuality, family, and forgiveness with stunning imagery and a. Glbt book month given new name news and press center. 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.
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. Whether you celebrate lgbt pride month, glbt book month, or myriad other options, june is a great month to celebrate the rainbow of diversity. June was selected in honor of the anniversary of the 1969 stonewall riot in new york city, which ignited the gay pride movement. 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. Glbt book month is an annual nationwide celebration of lgbt authors and writers. Readers appreciation award is given annually to living. The blackeyed susan book award is a student choice award for the state of maryland that has been awarded each year since 1992. Glbt book month will culminate with many glbt events and programs at alas 2015 annual conference in san francisco. 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 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. Local libraries host events for glbt book month anne arundel, md libraries across anne arundel county will be holding a variety of events for. Libraries are particularly essential for helping readers access diverse and inclusive stories.
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. 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. 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. Jun 03, 2015 this month, libraries throughout the nation will be acknowledging that role by celebrating june as glbt book month. Drag queen story hour is an allages story time in which a drag queen reads stories with messages of love and acceptance.
The sonoma county library strives to represent and reflect the experiences of all people in our county and beyond. 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. 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. Glbt book month library blog indiana university east. 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.
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