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kice7788's review against another edition
3.0
This book would probably be helpful for teens but because I am 20 and already gone through all of this and have taken classes and done research nothing was really new in here. It was an easy read!
kice7788's review against another edition
4.0
I always like getting these kinds of books and reading them to make sure I am up to date with what people’s are telling the new generation! This one was good but seemed kind of scattered. Some info was for the younger crowd but then some was for the older crowd. It should have the same throughout. I did like how it was written though... like it was a conversation between them and the reader!
terrabme's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a definite go-to for ANY teen, even if it's most helpful to the lgdt crowd!
winterlelie's review against another edition
4.0
In general this is a great book, written in a conversational style that fits perfectly. I do have a couple of remarks: on page 14 the explanation for pansexual is wrong. Also, on the same page they explain bisexual as "being attracted to both sexes", when it should be "attracted to your own and other genders". In addition the book refers to there being only two genders (page 25 & 63 f.e.) even though they explain what being genderqueer means.
For the next edition I hope they change those things and also expand the part about being transgender, preferably written by a transgender person. In that case this "Ultimate LGBT guide for teens" would live up to its name.
For the next edition I hope they change those things and also expand the part about being transgender, preferably written by a transgender person. In that case this "Ultimate LGBT guide for teens" would live up to its name.
simil's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent starting resource. Gives youth an in to the queer community.
servemethesky's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up this book because it’s currently being challenged in my local library system. While I think it should certainly remain in the library, I didn’t find it to be the *best* or most comprehensive/inclusive/up to date resource out there on queer stuff.
I was frustrated by their definition of bisexuality (attracted to men and women—nope. It’s attracted to your same gender and other genders). I also felt they oversimplified asexuality and flattened that experience to the point where the information was inaccurate/useless. Lastly, the trans stuff was quite skimpy and inadequate.
Also worth noting that the tone tries to seem young and hip, but it comes across as cringey and out of touch. When I flipped to the author photos/bios at the end, part of my brain went “yup, that checks out” LOL.
All that being said! I think this could still be a useful book for its target audience: teens early in their queer identity/self discovery journey. It has helpful sections on coming out, dating, what constitutes a healthy relationship, navigating sex, STIs, and more. I think the safe sex section is what makes conservatives want to ban it
I was frustrated by their definition of bisexuality (attracted to men and women—nope. It’s attracted to your same gender and other genders). I also felt they oversimplified asexuality and flattened that experience to the point where the information was inaccurate/useless. Lastly, the trans stuff was quite skimpy and inadequate.
Also worth noting that the tone tries to seem young and hip, but it comes across as cringey and out of touch. When I flipped to the author photos/bios at the end, part of my brain went “yup, that checks out” LOL.
All that being said! I think this could still be a useful book for its target audience: teens early in their queer identity/self discovery journey. It has helpful sections on coming out, dating, what constitutes a healthy relationship, navigating sex, STIs, and more. I think the safe sex section is what makes conservatives want to ban it