Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 15:39:13 -0700 From: richter@eecs.berkeley.edu (Jean Richter) Subject: 9/29/97 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. Christian Science Monitor article on safe schools on web 2. "The Shared Heart," a new book on LGB young people ==================================================================== Here's a URL to a Christian Science Monitor article on safe schools: http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/1997/09/29/us/us.1.html (they have links to a few P.E.R.S.O.N. articles at the end of the piece!) ==================================================================== Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:59:30 -0800 From: Doug Case To: NYouthAC@aol.com, Subject: An important new book on lesbian and gay young people ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From:BrianIDPR@aol.com Subject: An important new book on lesbian and gay young people (Excerpt) August 27, 1997 In mid-October, William Morrow & Co. will publish The Shared Heart: Portraits and Stories Celebrating Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Young People. The book, and the traveling exhibit that inspired it, feature compelling photographs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youths and powerful first-person accounts about the challenges of growing up gay. The goal of The Shared Heart is to let gay young people know they are not alone, and to better educate teachers, parents and fellow students about the issues present for those growing up lesbian or gay. The young people featured in The Shared Heart come from a diverse range of racial, economic and family backgrounds. They are class presidents, athletes, artists, students and siblings. The book will help other lesbian and gay youths navigate through adolescence, letting them know they are not alone, and that the future holds opportunities for love and understanding. The Shared Heart also will educate parents, teachers and fellow students about the need for tolerance and acceptance. The project has been endorsed by author Judy Blume, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Elton John, Congressman Barney Frank, singer Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, photographer Duane Michaels and others. It has also been praised by countless school principals, students, teachers and government officials. The Shared Heart will be officially launched at an event sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, DC in conjunction with National Coming Out Day, October 11. We would be happy to set up an interview with the book's photographer and project founder, Adam Mastoon, as well as some of the young people featured in it. If you have any questions about The Shared Heart, please contact me at the email address below. It is our hope and expectation The Shared Heart will open minds, and in the process, save lives. Thank you in advance for your help. All the best, Brian Callaghan BrianIDPR@aol.com The IDPR Group, 596 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02118 (617)437.8493 ==================================================================== Jean Richter -- richter@eecs.berkeley.edu The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project (Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally) CHECK OUT OUR INFO-LOADED WEB PAGE AT: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/