LGBTQ+ Narratives

Look at the Data

39% of books banned in public schools & libraries contained LGBTQ+ themes or characters - https://pen.org/report/beyond-the-shelves/

Notice the Messages

Where might you act?

Lee & Low Diversity Baseline Survey 3.0

According to the CCBC 5% Books Reviewed had Primary Characters who are LGBTQ+

Notice not only who is included, but how.

CCBC Diversity Statistics

Look for...

Here are some things to look for. Pay attention to both what the words and images say, and what messages they carry.

A Sampling

These are a few of the books we recommend.

Pair these with our infographics.