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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.
About the author
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
Summary
A positive affirmations book for all gay teens, 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 book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change.
Foreword
- Bestselling author Eric Rosswood will sell directly to his over 200k followers on various social media platforms.
- An in-demand authority and commentator on LGBTQ issues, including civil rights as well as parenting, marriage, and politics, he will discuss the book and leverage his credentials.
- Eric has already been featured in major media including the Toronto Star, Out Magazine, TimeOut New York, The Bay Area Reporter, Queerty, The Advocate, The Huffington Post, Boston Spirit, and more and will continue to speak out and promote his books.
- Co-author Jodie Anders is an actor, screenwriter, and artist, as well as writer who is dedicated to offering supportive programs, activities and resources to queer teens and tweens, tapping many notable Hollywood LGBTQ+ community members to get involved in supporting queer kids.
His previous books have won numerous awards, including:
- WINNER of the Stonewall Honor in 2023 at American Library Associations Rainbow Round Table.
- WINNER of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards
in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category. - WINNER of the 2017 Readers' Favorite
International Book Awards in the Parenting category. - WINNER of the 2017 Best Book Awards in the
LGBTQ: Non-Fiction category. - AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in the 2017
International Book Awards.
Report
"Through seven distinct sections-'Identity,' 'Helpful Habits,' 'Confidence,' 'Relationships,' 'School,' 'Our Community,' and 'Success & Future'-Rosswood and Anders present information on a wide variety of topics. The authors open by describing their own genders and sexual identities and offering some personal information about their lives. They also make others' life stories an integral part of the book's content: Portions of the text consist of speech bubbles containing brief reflections by queer teens from around the U.S. who represent diversity in sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, and other factors... An empathetic handbook that will support a broad range of readers."
-Kirkus Reviews
"A beautiful and much-needed resource for queer teens! Each page is stuffed with good advice and encouraging affirmations."
-Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations and The Book of Awesome Women
"Queer Cheer is a new book for teens that features advice, words of wisdom, affirmations, some questions that are gonna make you think, [and] some fun illustrations and doodles. I found so many thought-provoking and inspirational things as I read the book. Queer Cheer could make a great gift for any teens in your life... [A]n encouraging queer pick-me-up, which is certainly something we can all use from time to time."
-Big Gay Fiction Podcast
