Websites
Books

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships

Ruth Bell (4th Edition, Times Book, 2005)

An encyclopedic book containing information about sexual health, as well as chapters on violence, eating disorders and other issues teens experience. 432 pages.

Kings and Queens: Queers at the Prom

David Boyer (Soft Skull Press, 2004)

A book about how GLBTQ teens experienced going to the prom in the years before and after the Stonewall Rebellion, a pivotal moment in GLBTQ history in America. 160 pages.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Rights: A Human Rights Perspective

David Donahue (Human Rights Resource Centre, 2000)

Using the Universal Declaration on Human Rights as a standard, this curriculum guide sets GLBTQ struggles for rights in a human rights perspective, helping young people to better understand the issues that GLBTQ people face. 106 pages.

The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People

Nan D. Hunter, et al. (ACLU, 2004)

A comprehensive guide to the legal rights of GLBTQ people, written in question and answer format. Covers issues related to freedom of speech and association, employment, housing, the military, family and parenting, and HIV disease. 218 pages.

Reflections of a Rock Lobster: A Story About Growing Up Gay

Aaron Fricke (Alyson Publications, 1995)

An insightful and humorous take on what it's like to grow up gay and develop a positive gay identity when one is surrounded by prejudice. 116 pages.

Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth -- And Their Allies

Ellen Bass & Kate Kaufman (HarperCollins, 1996)

A book covering topics such as self-discovery, coming out, dealing with friends and family, first love, dealing with the school environment and more. 448 pages.

GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer & Questioning Teens

Kelly Huegel (Free Spirit Publishing, 2003)

A book for GLBTQ teens covering topics such as coming out, dating and sexuality, religion, and life at school, work, and home. 256 pages.

My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely

Kate Bornstein (Routledge, 1997)

A collection of exercises, quizzes, puzzles and essay questions that break down ingrained ideas about how men and women should act, leading people to imagine who they might be without a fixed gender identity or restrictive gender roles. 304 pages.

Two Teenagers in Twenty: Writings by Gay and Lesbian Youth

Ann Heron (Editor) (Alyson Publications, 1994)

A collection of narratives written by gay and lesbian teens about their experiences, as well as some information about resources for gay and lesbian youth. 185 pages.

Hotlines

Find a Planned Parenthood Clinic Near You

1-800-230-PLAN

A number to call to find a Planned Parenthood clinic near you.

Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line

1-888-SXASK

The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line features operators on call to give information about sexuality, STDs, relationships, alcohol and drugs, nutrition and more. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IYG National Hotline for Gay, Bisexual and Lesbian Youth

1-800-347-TEEN

Provides information about national and local resources for GLBTQ teens. Boasts the largest database of its kind.

The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline

1-888-THE-GLNH

Provides phone and e-mail peer counseling, as well as information about local resources for GLBTQ teens across the United States.

GLBT National Youth Talkline

1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)

Youth volunteers provide young GLBTQ people (up to age 25) with peer counseling, information, and referrals to local resources. Available Monday-Saturday, 9:30 PM to midnight (EST).

CDC National STD and HIV Hotline

1-800-232-4636

The CDC's National STD and HIV hotline. Operators available in English and Spanish. Available Monday-Friday 8 AM-2AM (EST). The staff can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other STDs. Operated by the Center for Disease Control.