{"id":18550,"date":"2026-02-04T10:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/?p=18550"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:47:30","slug":"pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Your library has resources to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. Ask us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LGBT Topic Page<\/a> (via Credo Reference)
Encyclopedia articles about LGBTQ+-related topics including family and sexuality, history, politics, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LGBTQ+ eBooks<\/a>
View a search in our eBook collection with results on LGBTQ+ topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Librarians can help you navigate our physical book collection to find what you need from LGBTQIA+ history, current events, memoirs, fiction, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The ABCs of LGBT+<\/em> (print book<\/a>, 2016) by Ash Hardell
“Shares in-depth definitions of LGBT+ terms, and offers personal anecdotes from LGBT+ people.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"LGBTQ<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LGBTQ cultures: what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity<\/em> (eBook<\/a>, 2018) by Michele J. Eliason & Peggy L. Chinn
“This vital guide fills the LGBTQ awareness gaps, including replacing myths and stereotypes with facts, and measuring the effects of social stigma on health. Vital for all nursing specialties, this is the seminal guide to actively providing appropriate, culturally sensitive care to persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Transgender<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Transgender history: the roots of today’s revolution<\/em> (print book<\/a>, 2017) by Susan Stryker
“… from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History<\/em> takes a chronological approach to the subject … with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Teaching<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Teaching the teachers: LGBTQ issues in teacher education<\/em> (eBook<\/a>, 2020) by Cathy A. R. Brant
“Chapters for this book include personal anecdotes regarding shifts in author’s thinking about including LGBTQ as a part of teacher preparation; specific pedagogical practices employed by authors to present LGBTQ focused material as a part of their coursework; the resistance authors have faced from students, parents and administration and their responses.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Films<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Growing up gay<\/em> (1-hour film<\/a>) by Drive Media Rights Ltd.
“…young pop culture icon Olly Alexander explores why the gay community is more vulnerable to mental health issues and opens up about his own long-term battles with depression. The outspoken frontman of British band, Years and Years, Olly is a powerful voice on mental health, bullying, and LGBT rights.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a boy, not a girl<\/em> (45-min. film<\/a>) by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
“Meet young Australians who do not identify as either male or female to gain an understanding of their lives and experiences.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more? Chat with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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