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Recommended Reading: June

Highline College's librarians recommend materials from the library collection on a wide variety of topics.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month

On June 1, 2021, President Joe Biden proclaimed June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month.  "I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, to celebrate the great diversity of the American people, and to wave their flags of pride high..." The month of June is significant because of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June 1969,

Reading List: Pride Month!

How LGBT Americans Identify

McCarthy, N. (March 3, 2021). How LGBT Americans Identify [Digital image]. Retrieved June 08, 2021, from https://bow.highline.edu/login?url=https://www.statista.com/chart/24314/sexual-orientation-of-lgbt-adults/

You will find more infographics at Statista.

LGBTQIA+ Banned Books

Supporting Trans & Gender-Exploring Youth: Resources for families and allies

LGBTQIA+ Media

Highline LGBTQIA+ Storytime

HC Librarian story times that highlight some LGBTQIA+ books in our Children's Literature collection. More story times can be found at the Highline Library youtube page (link).

Online Resources

Highline College LGBTQIA+

Thunderbird Pride lapel pin