Tag Archives: GLBTQ

The Importance of Asking About Pronouns

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Free Spirit Author

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People’s Pronouns As teachers, parents, and caregivers, we try our best to create environments that are inclusive and celebrate diversity. We know how important it is to read books … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month at Home

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Free Spirit Author

By Afsaneh Moradian, author of Jamie Is Jamie: A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way For the first time in 51 years, Pride parades and gatherings will be limited, with many people staying home for health reasons. While … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Kick-Start Your GSA for the New School Year

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Liz Bergren The first few weeks of the school year are busy and can feel chaotic as the community settles into new routines and new relationships. It is a great time to get your student groups organized and to … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Support LGBTQ Students on the Day of Silence

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Free Spirit Author

By Kelly Huegel Madrone, author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens  On April 27, 2018, thousands of students across the country will take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing of LGBTQ … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Roots of Gender Inequality and Harassment

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Free Spirit Author

By Kelly Huegel Madrone, author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens  Students tracking the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are likely to bring those discussions to school and possibly even identify the gender inequalities … Continue reading →

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