Category Archives: Guest Posts

Varian Johnson: Where Are All the Black Boys?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

My friend the fabulous writer Varian Johnson posted this thoughtful essay on his blog and gave me permission to re-post it here. Where are all the black boys? Last week, author and librarian Betsy Bird posted this on Twitter: “At the risk of … Continue reading →

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The Day I Taught How Not to Rape

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

This is a wonderful post I came across today about the really scary misapprehensions some teens have about what actually does and does not constitute rape. And the author made the really vital point that we NEED to be having … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Straight Privilege

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

My friend Alex sent this list to me about the differences gay folk have to deal with on a daily basis. While you’re reading through this list, think about how these things would feel to a teen struggling to understand … Continue reading →

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Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming People Among First, Most Affected by War on Terror’s Biometrics Craze

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Here’s another article on trans issues. I’ve been thinking a lot about trans issues recently. This article’s from Truthout. Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00By Alissa Bohling, Truthout | Report A Transportation Security Agency officer guides a passenger through a body scanner at BWI … Continue reading →

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Book for Gender Variant/Non-Conforming Kids

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

So following on yesterday’s post about teaching gender-variant students, I have a fabulous list of books from my new favorite blog: Accepting Dad. Check out the list and then go check out his blog. It’s got a lot of really … Continue reading →

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“It’s OK to Be Neither” by Melissa Bollow Temple

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

My Unitarian Universalist Church is trying to earn the monicker of “Welcoming Congregation” which means that we would officially be welcoming to LGBTQ folks. As part of the process, several of us are taking a class about queer issues. Last … Continue reading →

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A Short Film about Magical Books

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I just saw the most wonderful short film on Kris Merino‘s blog. It’s perfectly describes why books are important. Enjoy. A Short Film about Magical Books.  

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Guest Review of A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

My friend and colleague, Anne Westrick, sent me this wonderful email yesterday, and I thought it would be perfect to share with you all. I will be back blogging in a few days, but in the meantime, enjoy! “Pam – … Continue reading →

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Romancing Reality in YA Fiction: Guest Post by Mandy Robbins Taylor

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

I saw a bumper sticker slogan on a Facebook page recently that read: “BOYS IN BOOKS ARE BETTER.” Of course, the comment thread that followed was a long string of female readers’ bemoaning agreement. I have to agree as well. … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Boundaries: Guest Post by Tim Martin

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

(boundaries): noun. the boundaries of acceptable behavior: limits, parameters, bounds, confines. These are exactly the words that steered me to the big Victorian Orphanage on the Hill in Montpelier: Vermont College of Fine Arts [http://www.vermontcollege.edu/]. It was time for me … Continue reading →

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