Out of the Closet and into the Classroom: Homosexuality in Books for Young People

"Since this invisible minority is so often overlooked, I recommend this guide as an essential purchase."--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL. "...Well worth consulting."--REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN. OUT OF THE CLOSET & INTO THE CLASSROOM is the first bibliography dealing with homosexuality in books for young people, providing new insights into the ways in which sexual preference & sexuality are presented to young people. Intended for use as a selection tool by school & public librarians, it covers 32 recent English-language books-- written specifically for young people--which have homosexual characters, mention homosexuality, or use homosexual terms. Arranged alphabetically by author, entries include information on author, title, publisher, year of publication, & ISBN, as well as a detailed description of the book. Appendixes group book by type & analyze the gender breakdown of characters & authors. A chronological list of titles, references, & a title index complete the volume.Clyde, Laurel A. is the author of 'Out of the Closet and into the Classroom: Homosexuality in Books for Young People', published 1992 under ISBN 9781875589029 and ISBN 1875589023.