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Examines the experiences of gay men and women from around the world, discussing health concerns such as AIDS, teen pregnancy, self-esteem, sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and other related topics.

Examines the experiences of transgender individuals from around the world, discussing gender and gender roles, and explaining the difference between someone considered a "tomboy" and being transgender.

Examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender--LGBS--individuals from around the world, discussing the importance of role models such as the late politician Harvey Milk, Congressman Barney Frank, comedian Ellen DeGeneres, and others.

Examines issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, discussing marriage, the military, and workplace discrimination, and includes personal perspectives from people who have faced them.

Examines issues gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals face when telling their family and friends about their sexual preference, and provides information about organizations that provide support.

Examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender--LGBT--individuals who also face prejudices because of race or ethnicity, describing the discrimination that can be found within and outside of the LGBT community.

Examines the prevalence of mental illness among gay individuals, and discusses how readers can reduce or eliminate threats that would cause a homosexual person to become depressed and suicidal.

Examines stereotypes about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and discusses how readers can reduce them and learn more about diverse people.

Examines the influence of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender characters in theater, movies, and television on attitudes about gay and lesbian people, and discusses the history of the inclusion of LGBT characters and issues in entertainment.

Offers advice and encouragement for teenagers facing discrimination due to their LGBT orientation.

Explores what prejudice means for blacks today, what is being done to fight it, and what an individual can do to make a difference, and includes a personal story from someone who has faced prejudice.