Abstinence & Activity Teen Sex & Dating Every class, please check your audio: Tools>audio>audio set up wizard If it works: Click on the Green Check If you can’t hear: Click on the Red X

Take Take 2 minutes to write down the first 2 things that come to mind when you think of buying books with sexual content for your school library. What 2 things about buying LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual) lit?

What percent of teens years old are sexually active? A. 24% B. 57% C. 75% D. 84%

What about middle schoolers? Tweens and “technical virginity”

Small Groups

What is the place of and value of sexuality in literature for teens?

“The YA reader knows when he or she is ready for sexual content the same way that adults know, whether they are reading novels for entertainment or educational purposes. In essence, adults need to treat YA readers like young adults, respecting their ability to navigate the differences between reality and fiction when it comes to sexuality. Furthermore, they need to understand that YA readers a reading a specific novel because they choose to do so: sometimes for a vicarious experience, sometimes for entertainment, sometimes for curiosity.

Young adult readers are using books like [these] to try on different attitudes about sexuality and sexual agency, from the naïve to the experienced, and even reflect on personal beliefs about sexuality, whether acted upon or not.

Advising Your Readers A shy student approaches the circulation desk with a copy of Will Grayson, Will Grayson in his hands. He quietly asks if you have other books like this one. You’re uncertain: does he want more books about gay characters? More realistic fiction with male main characters? More books will multiple narrators? Now what d you do?

Video: Teaching Tolerance

Take 2: 2 nd Take Look back at the two things you wrote down about buying LGB lit for teens. Now, take 2 minutes to think about what the girls in the video said. What 2 things most stood out for you? Did they change, influence or re-enforce what you thought before?

How many gay, lesbian, bi and transsexual teenagers are there in the United States? A. 1 in 20 B. 1 in 10 C. 1 in 5 D. 1 in 2

Opposing Viewpoints We know there are those who's viewpoints on these topics differ from those presented in tonight's readings. How can we accommodate them in our library collection?

Things to think about...

Next Week Bring to Class: a list of potential print resources you might consider buying on your curriculum topic. This doesn’t have to be a final list. Assignment 1 Due Further Ahead March 14 th - Spring Break: NO CLASS March 21 st – Assignment 2 Due