Circumventing Book Bans

These libraries provide free access to electronic resources and may be especially useful to those affected by local book censorship initiatives.

  • These resources may require renewal after 1 year.

  • A flexible relationship with the truth (especially your zip code and birthdate) will make you eligible at more libraries.

  • If an ebook is on Kindle Unlimited, it won’t be available in ebook format through a library due to licensing restrictions.

queer liberation library
donation-supported access to a queer-oriented catalog for people living in the united states
libbybrooklyn public library - books unbanned
access to bklynpl's entire digital catalog for people ages 13–21 living outside new york state through books unbanned or for anyone living in new york state by applying for a bpl ecard
libbyboston public library - books unbanned
access to bpl's collection of frequently challenged books for people ages 13–26 living in the united states
libbyla county library - books unbanned
access to la county library's entire digital catalog for people ages 13–18 with a california zip code
libbysan diego public library - books unbanned
access to sdpl's collection of frequently challenged books for people ages 12–26 living in the united states
cloudlibraryseattle public library - books unbanned
access to spl's entire digital catalog for people ages 13–26 living in the united states
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"I Don’t Know What 'Trans' Means" Resources Page

Presentation Slide Decks

2025 Conference Slide Deck (This presentation is licensed CC-BY-NC-SA.)"Singular They" Slide Deck (This presentation is licensed CC-BY-NC-SA.)

Resources

Sample First Day Introduction/Pronouns Survey for InstructorsCircumventing Book BansAre You “Queer Enough”?Are You “Trans Enough”?What if Someone Makes a Mistake and Mispronouns Someone Else?

Cited Articles and Websites

The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young PeopleThe Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People by StateLouisiana Trans Advocates Legislation TrackerNational U.S. Trans Legislation TrackerACLU Anti-LGBTQ+ 2025 Legislation MapThe Williams Institute at UCLA's 2024 Report on the Impact of Anti-Trans Legislation on YouthTransgender Medicine and Research at the Endocrine Society Patient Resources LibraryInformed Consent at the Cleveland Clinic Health LibraryWilliams Institute Report on Violence Against Trans PeopleJAMA Investigation of Sexual Violence Against Trans YouthAPA Glossary: Defining Transgender TermsThe GLAAD Media Institute's Glossary of Terms: Transgender

For People in Crisis

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call (800) 656-4673The Trevor Project Crisis Lifeline
Call (866) 488-7386 / Text START to 678-678Trans Lifeline
Call (877) 565-8860National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 / Call (800) 273-8255 / Text 988Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 / WhatsApp

Contact

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Speaking & Consulting

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    + keynote presentations
    + breakout and staff professional development sessions
    + full-day seminarsConsulting:
I can work with your staff to create best practice guides and to develop frameworks to ensure inclusivity and diversity, and I can record tailored videos on special topics for your institution.I’d love to chat with you about your upcoming event and the goals for your institution! Email me at [email protected].