Affirming Library Practices for LGBTQIA+ Kids in School Libraries
ON DEMAND
Location: Morial Convention Center
Level of Participation: Medium
LGBTQIA+ students are at higher risk for diminished academic performance, self-harm, addiction, and suicidal ideation, especially when considering intersectionality. Our session provides legal knowledge supporting affirming practices and strengthening advocacy, skills to create a supportive LGBTQIA+ culture in and beyond your library, and the terminology that creates safety and a sense of belonging. We will share the proper terminology of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as statements and verbiage that is micro-aggressive; data on how and why LGBTQIA+ affirming libraries and school cultures save students’ lives; and practical tips for all levels of school libraries on how to create and/or extend affirming spaces and school culture for LGBTQIA+ students.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn the proper terminology of the LGBTQIAA+ community as well as statements and verbiage that is micro-aggressive.
Participants will receive data on how and why LGBTQIIA+ affirming libraries and school cultures save students’ lives.
Participants will receive practical tips for all levels of school libraries on how to create and/or extend affirming spaces and school culture for LGBTQIIA+ students.
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