Sex in the Library: A Guide to Sexual Content in Teen Literature

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This resource will support library workers in providing trustworthy guidance to patrons through fact-friendly reference and program services.

At the same time, mis- and disinformation proliferates as never before. To grasp sex in all its complexity - its deep ambivalences, its relationship to gender, class, race and power - we need to move beyond 'yes and no', wanted and unwanted. Imprint: ALA Editions This book will appeal to a wide readership: those interested in American studies, sexuality studies, contemporary history, the history of sex, psychology, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, queer studies, trans studies, pornography studies, visual studies, museum studies, and media studies. Published: Spring 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2022 LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2022 LONGLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2022 Shedding new light on American sexual history, the topics covered are both fascinating and wide-ranging: the art history of homoeroticism; casual sex before hooking-up; transgender; New York queer sex; masturbation; pornography; sex in the city. The need to find accurate information about sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, has never felt more urgent.

Surveying core sexual and reproductive health concepts, this straightforward and non-judgmental resource shares key facts and guidance on how to provide inclusive, non-judgmental services to all communities, including LGBTQIA+ and underrepresented populations.

• introduces the basic concept of sexual and reproductive health as a human right and the framework of reproductive justice, incorporating discussion of relevant legislation and historical concepts;
• includes suggestions for continued reading and education, with an appendix of recommended resources.
• ideas for addressing community health needs through educational programs, services, and collaborations with local health centers and organizations; and
• presents practical collection development and reference strategies, highlighting a wide variety of books, websites, databases, and other resources that provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information;
• shares key facts and guidance on how to provide inclusive, non-judgmental services to all communities, including LGBTQIA+ and underrepresented populations;