Self-Acceptance and Identity Affirmations for LGBT+ Teens (Ages 12-18)
#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Issues, LGBTQ+ Issues, Maturing, and Civil and Human Rights
A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens
Inspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find--and keep--their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change.
Illustrated words of encouragement from a friend. Authors Eric Rosswood and Jodie Anders know what it's like to be a teen struggling with identity and societal norms. That's why they're fighting to counter the negativity facing queer teens now and in the future. Queer Cheer includes many teen voices offering tips, advice, related firsthand experiences, and other valuable knowledge.
Inside Queer Cheer, find:
- Affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teens
- Thought-provoking questions that lead to self-acceptance and encourage positive change
- Illustrations and doodles that inspire, empower, and strengthen the hearts and minds of queer teens
Readers of LGBTQIA+ books for young adults such as This Book Is Gay, All Boys Aren't Blue, or The ABC's of LGBT+ will love Queer Cheer. Also don't miss this multi-award-winning author's other books including Journey to Parenthood, We Make It Better, and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads.
Anders, Jodie: -
Jodie Anders holds an MFA from City College of New York and a BA in Film and TV from California State University Northridge. She also completed the UCLA Professionals program in TV writing. Jodie has achieved numerous accolades in writing with her work earning a place in the top 1% on Coverfly's Redlist as well as placing in numerous festivals such as WeScreenplay and ScreenCraft.
As a 20+ year volunteer in a non-profit organization helping to teach teenage girls leadership and confidence, Jodie knows the value stories have to help teach, understand and grow. A true child at heart, her curiosity leads her to travel the world, having visited over 27 countries. Jodie believes seeing the world from other points of views, whether in life or imagination, is paramount to learning about life and finding your place in it.
Rosswood, Eric: -
Eric Rosswood is a multi-award-winning author whose broad body of work centers around family, authenticity, diversity, hope, and strength. He is a commentator on LGBTQ+ issues including civil rights, parenting, marriage, and politics, and has led panels on LGBTQ+ parenting issues for organizations such as Family Equality and the Modern Family Alliance.
Rosswood's bestselling parenting books focus on the LGBTQ+ journey to parenthood and have helped couples around the world start their own families. These titles include The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads, Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood, and We Make It Better. His latest picture book, STRONG, featuring the world's first and only openly gay professional strongman, won a 2023 Stonewall Honor from the American Library Association. Find him on Twitter @LGBT_Activist
