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Libraries are public spaces that seek to welcome everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual identity or sexual preference. Creating a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ young people is part of State Library’s commitment to Engage Community through our diverse and inclusive programs, collections and spaces.
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Did you know that State Library has LGBTQIA+ Young Adult (YA) novels in our collections? These are accessible in print and as ebooks. We promote ‘own voices’ and diverse books. Some of our Australian LGBTQIA+ Young Adult titles include:
- Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough
- Night Swimming by Steph Bowe
- Songs That Sound Like Blood by Jared Thomas
- Clancy of the Undertow by Christopher Currie
Bookcover for Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough
Are there LGBTQIA+ books you would like to read but can’t find in our collections? Make a Suggestion for Purchase! Not a member of State Library? You can join online.
For Wear It Purple Day we encourage you to start tagging LGBTQIA+ items in our One Search catalogue so they are easier to find. You can use the tags #lgbtqia+ and #rainbow reads. See how many books you can tag and share with our communities.
We hope you will join us in celebrating Wear It Purple Day. Help us create a safer future for young people around the world.
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Anne Reddacliff
Librarian, Visitor & Information Services
#WearItPurple
MORE INFORMATION
http://wearitpurple.org/about-wear-it-purple/
Best Australian LGBTQIA YA Fiction on Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/87987.Best_Australian_LGBTQIA_YA
One Search - http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au
Membership - /services/membership
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