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Books: Inclusive Families
Erlbach, Arlene. The Families Book: True Stories About Real Kids and the People They Live With and Love. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit, 1996.
Firsthand accounts, photographs and activities to celebrate families in all their diversity. For ages 9 to 13.
Gainer, Cindy. I'm Like You, You're Like Me. A Child's Book About Understanding and Celebrating Each Other (and Leader Guide). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1998.
With simple words and colorful illustrations this book invites children to accept and affirm differences.
Gonzales, Juan, Jr. Racial and Ethnic Families in America. Dubuque,IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1998.
This demographic analysis provides readers with an insight into the cultural diversity of the family in American society in the last decade of the twentieth century. With an accompanying Study Guide readers can gain a greater understanding of the history and culture of these racial/ethnic families as well as their struggles with and contributions to American society.
Hawxhurst, Joan. Interfaith Family Guidebook: Practical Advice for Jewish and Christian Partners. Kalamazoo, MI: Dovetail Publishing, 1998.
This concise and practical book offers Jewish/Christian families guidance and resources to the challenges and opportunities inherent in their relationships to help them find their own answers to interfaith issues.
Hopson, Darlene and Derek Hopson. Raising the Rainbow Generation. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993.
Helps concerned parents through concrete age-appropriate examples teach their children respect and appreciation for all cultural, ethnic and racial groups.
Jenness, Aylette. Families: A Celebration of Diversity, Commitment and Love. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1993.
Appealing photo pictorial of 17 children ages 8 to 12 and their parents as they openly discuss the challenges and benefits of contemporary family life.
Pavao, Joyce Maguire. The Family of Adoption. Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 1999.
Therapist author offers stories from her work with children and families to demonstrate that there are normal, predictable developmental stages and challenges for adopted children.
Say, Elizabeth and Mark Kowalewski. Gays Lesbians and Family Values. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 1998.
A clear sociological mapping and ethical interpretation of gay and lesbian family values. The family values of fidelity, mutuality, love, care, and humor are articulated in this book by many gay and lesbian voices. |
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