Library

The Youth Project has a library of books, both non-fiction and fiction on LGBT youth issues. We have a great assortment of non-fiction books full of information on being lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender, coming out, dealing with homophobia, etc. We have great books for parents. We also have books for people who work with youth.

We have a newly expanded library of young adult novels with stories and characters that are LGBT focussed. If you like to read, we have some great books. Many of them are listed as the top novels for LGBT youth. There are even some manga and graphic novels.

We will mail books to youth who don’t live in the Halifax area.

For more information on our library, new books, book reviews, or to see our catalogue click here.

Resources

If you are looking for some information, we may have it! We have information packages available for youth, parents and people who work with youth. These packages are filled with information and articles. They are available free of charge, you just need to call and request one.

We have packages full of articles, information, pamphlets, etc. available for

• Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth
• Transgender youth
• Parents of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth
• Parents of transgender youth
• Multicultural information
• Social workers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, etc.
• Health Care Providers
• Those working with Transgender Youth

Publications

The Youth Project has several publications, posters and pamphlets available.

Youth Project Poster and Pamphlet

If you have a space to help promote the Youth Project and let youth know about our programs and services, we can send you some posters and pamphlets.

Message Posters

We have two posters available that speak out on homophobia in schools.

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We also often have posters from other organizations or campaigns that are available through us. Call us to see what is in stock.

Homophobia Hurts Teacher’s Manual

This manual is aimed at teachers and educators who are looking for more information on fighting homophobia in their school or classroom, providing support to LGBT students, or introducing these topics within the classroom.

The manual has information on LGBT youth, strategies for teachers, educators and schools, sample lesson plans, and resources. Homophobia Hurts is on the Nova Scotia Department of Education approved resource list.

Cost: $10

Transmissions!

Transmissions! is a book produced by youth from the Youth Project. It contains stories, journal entries, poems and artwork written by transgender youth. Transgender youth from the Maritimes, the Eastern U.S. and the U.K. all contributed. This book is in our library, but youth can receive their own copy for free (while supplies last).

Cost: Youth – Free

• Adults/Organizations - $5

Links

Here are some links to other groups, organizations or websites that provide information and support around sexual orientation and gender identity.

Nova Scotia

• Tri-County Rainbow Youth
• Valley Youth Project
• Antigonish: Rainbow Warriors
• Dalhousie Allies
• Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP)
• TransFamily Nova Scotia
• Pride Halifax
• PFLAG Halifax
• Venus Envy
• Wayves

Canada

• PFLAG Canada
• EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere)
• My GSA
• Canadian Professional Organization for Transgender Health (CPATH)
• Safe 2 Pee
• Jer’s Vision

Other resources

• GSA Network
• GLSEN (Gay Lesbian, Straight Educators Network)
• The Trevor Project
• Human Rights Campaign