Alyson, S. (Ed.). (1980). Young. gay. and proud!  Boston: Alyson.

A book written for adolescents who are exploring a gay identity or who just want information about what it's like to be gay. Facts are presented in a clear, informative, and interesting way, interspersed with personal stories. Excellent for counselors working with adolescents and their families.

Designed to increase the awareness of counselors and to challenge their attitudes about homosexuality and youth.

Brown, D. A.- (-1975, May). Counseling the youthful homosexual. The School Counselor, 22, 325-333.

Excellent overview of issues that may be faced by a school counselor in working with leshian/gay students: avoiding overreaction, building rapport, shame, parents, police practices, masturbation, VD, locker room anxiety, and college/vocational choices. For counselors dealing with gay/lesbian students.

Cohen, S., & Cohen, D. (1989). When someone you know is gay. M. Evans & Co.

This book is directed at straight teenagers. It includes a wonderful video and film bibliography. For secondary grades.

Coleman, E., & Remefedi, G. (1989, September-October). Gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents: A critical challenge to counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development, 68(1), 36-40.

Identifies the issues, challenges, and crises facing gay/lesbian teenagers and counselor interventions to address them. Best general survey of school counselor's role in serving gay/lesbian students.

Dinkmeyer, D., & Dinkmeyer, D. (1982). Developing understanding of self and others - 1 (revised): DUSO-1R. American Guidance Services.

This pre-eminent guidance program develops many important skills. Goal 17 (To Recognize and Accept Differences in Others) and Goal 18 (To Recognize the Capabilities, Special Talents, and Preferences of Others) provide stories and activities to discuss differences in sexual orientation. For primary grades.

Dinkmeyer, D., & Dinkmeyer, D. (1982). Developing understanding of self and others - 2 (revised): DUSO-2R. American Guidance Service.

This pre-eminent developmental guidance program fosters many skills. Of particular interest are Goal 18 (Learning to Appreciate Individuality in Others) and Goal 19 (Developing a Sense of Human Dignity and Equality). Many opportunities in story discussion and follow-up activities to discuss sexual orientation. For intermediate grades.

*Gonsiorek, J. C. (1988). Mental health issues of gay and lesbian adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health Care, 9(2), 114-122.
 
*Hanckel, F., & Cunningham, J. (1979). A way of love, a way of life: A young person's introduction to what it means to be gay. Morrow.

Herdt, G. (Ed.). (1989). Gay and lesbian youth. New York: Haworth Press.

Here is a pioneering volume that explores adolescent homosexuality around the world. Social scientists explore the personal experiences of gay and lesbian teenagers from culture to culture and address the problems and obstacles these young people face.

**Heron, A. (1983). One teenager in ten. Warner Books.

Personal testimony of gay and lesbian youths. Very helpful to youths, parents, and counselors attempting to understand what it means to be young and gay.

Klein, N. (1988). Now that you know. Bantam.

A 15-year old girl learns her father is gay. She eventually works through her anger and confusion. Would be most helpful for students in similar situations. For secondary grades.

Krysiak, G. J. (1987). A very silent and gay minority. The School Counselor, 34, 304-307.

Thoughtful essay about how a counselor might help lesbian and gay students. For counselors.

*Martin, A. D., & Hetrick, E. S. (1988). The stigmatization of the gay and lesbian adolescent. Journal of Homosexuality, 15, 163-183.

Shiman, D. A. (1979). The prejudice book: Activities for the classroom. Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith.

Excellent classroom activities to help explore perceptions, generalizations, stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination. Although it deals with gender stereotypes and many minorities, the book does not explicitly mention lesbians or gays, but many of the activities could be adapted to sexual minorities. For intermediate through secondary grades.

Slater, B. R. (1988). Essential issues in working with lesbian and gay male youths. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 19, 226-235.

Excellent source for counselors working with youth. This article includes a lengthy bibliography and list of resources.

The Campaign to End Homophobia. (1989). I think I might be a lesbian . . . now what do I do? The Campaign to End Homophobia, Box 819, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Helps teenagers explore their sexual identity. Schools and organizations can receive camera-ready copy and may reprint the pamphlet for distribution. For secondary grades.

The Campaign to End Homophobia. (1989). I think I might be gay . . .  now what do I do? The Campaign to End Homophobia, Box 819, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Helps teens explore their sexual identity. May be reproduced for distribution to students. For secondary grades.

Trenchard, L. (Ed.). (1984). Talking about young lesbians. London Gay Teenage Group.

Teenage lesbians discuss parents, school, relationships, men, and feminism. For secondary grades.

Trenchard, L., & Warren, H. (Eds.). (1984). Something to tell you. London Gay Teenage Group.

Based on extensive interviews with over 400 gay and lesbian teenagers in London, it critically examines the attitudes of schools, youth services, and others towards young lesbians and gays. For counselors.

Warren, H. (1984). Talking about school. London Gay Teenage Group.

Examines the treatment of homosexuality within the school curriculum and the attitudes of teachers towards sexuality in general. For counselors.

Whitlock, K., & Kamel, R. (Eds.). (1988). Bridges of respect: Creatina support for lesbian and may youth--a resource Guide from the American Friends Service Committee. American Friends Service Committee.

Handbook for parents, teachers, religious leaders, and all who work with youth. Includes fears, labels, and stereotypes; the costs of homophobia; respecting diversity; and health and sex education. For counselors.

Return to Resources Index