Todd Parr has written over 30 children’s books, and he is the winner of two National Parenting Publication Awards, as well as three Oppenheim Gold Awards; but his The Family Book (preschool-grade 2; 2004) has stirred up some controversy. In a whimsical, engaging way, the daily lives of all kinds of families are depicted, celebrating their […] … learn more→
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Banned Books Awareness: “The Family Book”
The age of \”Coming out\” is now dramatically younger
The repeal of the U.S. military\’s \”Don\’t Ask Don\’t Tell\” policy and the legalization of gay marriage in New York state represent great strides for the rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in America. And according to a Tel Aviv University researcher, such social progress is not the only significant shift. The number of […] … learn more→
Message to gay soldiers: It\’s your army too
As the U.S. military prepares for the repeal of \”Don\’t Ask Don\’t Tell\” (DADT), policymakers are looking to other military bodies around the world that have successfully integrated gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) soldiers into military service. Now a new study from Tel Aviv University suggests that an integrated support and education dimension is essential […] … learn more→