Books to Start a LGBT Library
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Books have always been my saving grace. They made me feel less alone. They made me believe that great and wonderful things were possible.
As a gay man growing up, I've definitely felt alone, that I didn't belong, that there was no happy ending for my story.
Being LGBT can be isolating. Whenever we see ourselves in others, even in the pages of a book, there’s hope that we aren’t alone.
I’m holding a book drive for Basic Rights Oregon to provide them a library of new LGBT books that people who go to their offices can check out for a couple of weeks and return for other readers. This will include board books, picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade, young adult and adult titles- both fiction and non-fiction- featuring LGBT characters.
Some of my friends have already donated some great books but I feel I could try and put myself out there and ask for more to help others.
I hope you feel as I do about the power of books to transform lives. Thank you!
As a gay man growing up, I've definitely felt alone, that I didn't belong, that there was no happy ending for my story.
Being LGBT can be isolating. Whenever we see ourselves in others, even in the pages of a book, there’s hope that we aren’t alone.
I’m holding a book drive for Basic Rights Oregon to provide them a library of new LGBT books that people who go to their offices can check out for a couple of weeks and return for other readers. This will include board books, picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade, young adult and adult titles- both fiction and non-fiction- featuring LGBT characters.
Some of my friends have already donated some great books but I feel I could try and put myself out there and ask for more to help others.
I hope you feel as I do about the power of books to transform lives. Thank you!
Organizer
Earl Dizon
Organizer
Portland, OR
