Day of Pink celebrates diversity and invites schools and communities to take a stand against bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia.

This Day of Pink pathfinder suggests great books available from school libraries, starting points for relevant information from the Virtual Library, and links to related websites.

In Your School Library

Consult your school’s Library Catalogue to find these great reads.

Picture Books: Diverse Families

Picture Books: Gender Roles

Picture Books: Individuality

Top Fiction for Senior Elementary

Top Fiction for Secondary Schools

Non-Fiction Titles

Virtual Library Resources

Search Global Issues in Context. Access it by visiting the Virtual Library – Secondary section, select the Gale Online Resources icon, and then select Global issues in Context. Use the following suggested search terms:

• Adoption by Gay and Lesbian Parents
• Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Rights
• Same-Sex Marriage
• Bullying
• Gay Marriage
• Same-Sex Marriage

Online Resources

Websites for Students

• Stop Bullying (United States)

Websites for Educators

• The official Day of Pink website
• Egale Canada: Every Class in Every School
• Family Services Ottawa – LGBTTQ and Around the Rainbow (Community Resources)
• GLSEN (U.S.)
• Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)