Glossaries, Guides, & Research

Coming Out Resources (2025)

Anne-Marie Zanzal

annemariezanzal.com/coming-out-resources

Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ (2022)

glaad

glaad.org/reference/terms

Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation (2nd Edition - 2016) 

Book by Simon LeVay

amazon.com/Gay-Straight-Reason-Why-Orientation/dp/0190297379 

Human Sexuality: A Lexicon of Terms and Definitions (2020)

Current scientific & medical terminology regarding human sexuality | Chris Cook 

drive.google.com/file/d/1QocJFgLs5ISf-PS_SxIfTaSZ6pya6hF9/view?usp=sharing 

Messaging Guides: Talking About LGBTQ Issues (2024)

LGBT MAP

lgbtmap.org/talking-about-lgbt-issues-series 

Mixed-Orientation Marriage Pathways to Success (2018)

Free online book by Mark

mixedorientation.com

Search results for: “lgbt” (2025)

Pew Research

pewresearch.org/search/lgbt

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Microaggressions in Clinical Settings (2014)

American Psychological Association

youtu.be/FY6SBsOpjck 

The Defining Series (2019)

My Kid Is Gay

mykidisgay.com/defining-series 

The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases (2021)

Book by Chloe O. Davis

amazon.com/Queens-English-LGBTQIA-Dictionary-Colloquial/dp/0593135008

Youth, Student, & Family Resources

Children’s Picture Books (1979 - 2019)

List by Queerspawn Resource Project

queerspawnresource.org/portfolio/childrens-books

College Guide for LGBTQ+ Students (2018)

Guide by Maryville University

online.maryville.edu/blog/college-guide-for-lgbtq-students

Embrace the Rainbow: A Parent's Journey to Proudly Support Their Gay Child: Roadmap for Acceptance, Understanding and Unconditional Love (2023)

Book by Mark Borowski

amazon.com/Embrace-Rainbow-Acceptance-Understanding-Unconditional/dp/B0C8RBJV3V

How to Come Out to Your Parents (2022)

Guide by Strong Family Alliance 

strongfamilyalliance.org/how-to-come-out-to-parents 

imi

Guides built for & with LGBTQ+ teens in collaboration with CenterLink, Hopelab, & It Gets Better

imi.guide/about

LGBTQ+ College Student Guide (2023)

Guide by Intelligent

intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide

Parenting LGBQ Children (2022)

Guide by Strong Family Alliance

strongfamilyalliance.org/parent-guide

Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen (2024)

Book by Heather Hester

amazon.com/Parenting-Pride-Unlearn-Embrace-Empower/dp/164170912X

Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen: A Guide to Supporting, Empowering, and Connecting with Your Child (2021)

Book by Allan Sadac

amazon.com/Parenting-Your-LGBTQ-Teen-Supporting/dp/1648767338

Rainbow Relatives: Real-World Stories and Advice on How to Talk to Kids About LGBTQ+ Families and Friends (2018)

Book by Sudi "Rick" Karatas

amazon.com/Rainbow-Relatives-Real-World-Stories-Families/dp/1510731733

Support Groups & Financial Resources for LGBTQ Students

Article by Madison Trust Company

madisontrust.com/client-resources/articles/support-groups-and-financial-resources-for-lgbtq-students

The Educator's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion (2020)

Book by Kryss Shane

amazon.com/Educators-Guide-LGBT-Inclusion-Administrators/dp/1787751082

Toolbox to Promote Healthy LGBT Youth (2021)

Educational Resources from APA

apa.org/pi/lgbt/programs/safe-supportive/training/toolbox 

Ultimate Guide to Resources for LGBTQ+ Students (2023)

Article by Kim Martin

couponfollow.com/research/resources-guide-for-lgbtq-students

Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child (2017)

Book by Telaina Eriksen

amazon.com/Unconditional-Guide-Loving-Supporting-LGBTQ/dp/1633535150

13 Affirming Summer Camps For LGBTQ Youth (2024)

bravetrails.org/blog/13-best-summer-camps-for-lgbtq-youth

History & Personal Stories

Coming Out + Beyond | LGBTQIA+ Stories

Podcast by Anne-Marie Zanzal

annemariezanzal.com/coming-out-stories-beyond-podcast

Coming Out Late

Podcast by Robin Douglass

open.spotify.com/show/3Gx7Yk9ZofJZWGzUZGDGgU

LGBTQ Rights: Breaking Barriers and Building Equality (2023)

Book by Dutee Cruz

amazon.ca/LGBTQ-Rights-Breaking-Barriers-Building/dp/B0C9SJ2NHR

Not Another Second: LGBT+ Seniors Share their Stories (2024)

watermarkcommunities.com/not-another-second

Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement (2022)

Book by Stella Caldwell

amazon.com/Pride-Inspirational-History-LGBTQ-Movement/dp/0593382943

Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States (2020)

Book by Samantha Allen

amazon.com/dp/B07DC2X58S?ref=KC_GS_GB_US

The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America (2020)

Book by Eric Cervini

amazon.com/Deviants-War-Homosexual-United-America/dp/0374139792

The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Narratives on Broadway (2024)

Article by Lindsey Melrost | Best Broadway Musicals

bestbroadwaymusicals.com/broadway-101/evolution-of-lgbtqia-narratives-on-broadway

UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast for Teachers (2021 - 2024)

Podcast by History UnErased

unerased.org/resource/podcasts

We Make It Better: The LGBTQ Community and Their Positive Contributions to Society (2019)

Book by Eric Rosswood & Kathleen Archambeau

amazon.com/We-Make-Better-Community-Contributions/dp/1633538206

LGBT Criminalization & Conversion Therapy

A History of LGBT Criminalisation: Over 500 years of outlawing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. (2024)

Human Dignity Trust

humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/a-history-of-criminalisation

Conversion Therapy Fact Sheet (2019)

Society of the Psychological Study for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (APA Division 44)

apadivisions.org/division-44/resources/conversion-fact-sheet.pdf 

First Study Shows Pivotal Role of Parents in Conversion Efforts to Change LGBT Adolescents’ Sexual Orientation (2018)  

Family Acceptance Project

familyproject.sfsu.edu/first-study-shows-pivotal-role-parents-conversion-efforts-change-lgbt-adolescents-sexual

LGBT MAP (2020)

Movement Advancement Project

lgbtmap.org/equality-maps 

Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the Ex-Gay Industry (2023)

Book by Wayne R. Besen

amazon.com/Lies-Straight-Face-Exposing-Industry/dp/B0CJBR5S59

Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth (2023)

affirmativeresearch.net/s/Moving-Beyond-Change-Efforts-Evidence-and-Action-to-Support-and-Affirm-LGBTQI-Youth.pdf

The Case Against Conversion “Therapy”: Evidence, Ethics, and Alternatives (2022)

Book by Douglas C. Haldeman

apa.org/pubs/books/case-against-conversion-therapy 

What Is LGBTQ Discrimination? – LGBTQ Rights And Laws (2020)

Article by Florin Roebig Trial Attorneys

florinroebig.com/lgbtq-discrimination

10 Anti-Gay Myths Debunked (2011)

Evelyn Schlatter & Robert Steinback | Southern Poverty Law Center

splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2011/10-anti-gay-myths-debunked 

71 Countries Where Homosexuality is Illegal (2022)

Erasing 76 Crimes

76crimes.com/2020/06/05/71-countries-where-homosexuality-is-illegal

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