{"product_id":"lets-get-this-straight-tina-fakhrid-deen-9781580053334","title":"Let's Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet's Get This Straight\u003c\/i\u003e reaches out to young people with one or more gay, lesbian, bi, or trans parents to provide them with the tools to combat homophobia, take pride in their alternative family structures, and speak out against injustice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short but thorough book profiles forty-five diverse youth and young adults, all of whom voice their opinions and provide advice for other youth living in LGBTQ households. \u003ci\u003eLet's Get This Straight\u003c\/i\u003e also includes probing questions, fun activities, engaging quizzes, and reflective journal sections for youth to share their feelings and experiences about having a gay parent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy reading this book, readers will learn how to: identify and overcome barriers to having a gay parent; address discrimination and heterosexism; build a strong self-esteem and sense of belonging; communicate effectively with their parents and individuals outside of the LGBTQ community; access resources and support for their families; respond effectively when challenged about being in a sexual minority family; and reduce the isolation, fear, shame, and confusion that can be associated with having gay parents. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the media brings ever-increasing exposure to gay-headed households, this book is more important than ever. \u003ci\u003eLet's Get This Straight\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect blend of wit, sharing of experiences, and \"expert\" advice that children with LGBTQ parents need to become more self-aware and affirming, and to maintain healthy relationships with their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tina Fakhrid-Deen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1580053335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580053334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seal Press (CA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2011 pg. 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed","brand":"Tina Fakhrid-Deen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985192190207,"sku":"9781580053334","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d55ce97e-6cbf-42c4-82ee-735869b103c5.jpg?v=1683276100","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lets-get-this-straight-tina-fakhrid-deen-9781580053334","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}