The American Library Association is adding the Stonewall Children's and
Young Adult Literature Award to the organization's Youth Media Awards,
the Associated Press (via the Washington Post)
reported. The Stonewall prize will honor "English-language works for
children and teens of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered experience," according to the ALA.
"Ours is a very inclusive profession and we represent a wide variety of viewpoints," said ALA president Roberta Stevens. "Millions of children in this country are being raised by gay or lesbian parents. There are young people who are gay and sometimes they feel very alone. This is a real opportunity for youths who may be feeling alone to read about other like themselves."
"Ours is a very inclusive profession and we represent a wide variety of viewpoints," said ALA president Roberta Stevens. "Millions of children in this country are being raised by gay or lesbian parents. There are young people who are gay and sometimes they feel very alone. This is a real opportunity for youths who may be feeling alone to read about other like themselves."