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The ABC’s of LGBT+

Hello and welcome to the ABCs of LGBT. Ashley Mardell, one of the most trusted voices on YouTube presents a detailed look at all things LGBT+. Along with in-depth written definitions, personal anecdotes, helpful infographics, links to online videos, and more, Mardell aims to provide a friendly voice to a community looking for information. Beyond those searching for a label, Hello and welcome to the ABC’s of LGBT. Ashley Mardell, one of the most trusted voices on YouTube presents a detailed look at all things LGBT+. Along with in-depth written definitions, personal anecdotes, helpful infographics, links to online videos, and more, Mardell aims to provide a friendly voice to a community looking for information. Beyond those searching for a label, this book is also for allies and LGBT+ people simply looking to pack in some extra knowledge! Knowledge is a critical part of acceptance, learning about new identities broadens our understanding of humanity, heightens our empathy, and allows us different, valuable perspectives. These words also provide greater precision when describing attractions and identities. There is never anything wrong with having and efficient, expansive vocabulary!

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This is one of the most important books I’ve found that addresses quite everything in regards to representing the LGBTQIA+ community. It begins with an introduction of a condensed version with the many terms and identities found in The ABCs of LGBT+, which really, really helped a lot. Going into this, I was personally looking forward to the abundance of new knowledge that would end up transforming my mind. I was also really appreciative of the personal stories included from approximately 40 This is one of the most important books I’ve found that addresses quite everything in regards to representing the LGBTQIA+ community. It begins with an introduction of a condensed version with the many terms and identities found in The ABC’s of LGBT+, which really, really helped a lot. Going into this, I was personally looking forward to the abundance of new knowledge that would end up transforming my mind. I was also really appreciative of the personal stories “included from approximately 40 LGBTQIA+ people who so generously donated their time and efforts to support this project.” If you’re interested in learning about a diverse array of identities, please consider picking this book up! However, this wasn’t really a read that I could consume in one sitting, so I skimmed some chapters that I’m hoping to look into again very soon. (But I did really love the parts on asexuality.) So for now, I just wanted to mention that any book that includes illustrations (and gorgeous ones at that) will always impress me and then some: The ABC’s of LGBT+ was an truly insightful, revealing and consuming read that made me question and contemplate a lot. It was a great way to start the year. Note: I’m an Amazon Affiliate. If you’re interested in buying The ABC’s of LGBT+, just click on the image below to go through my link. I’ll make a small commission! Support creators you love.

Buy a Coffee for nat (bookspoils) with http://Ko-fi. com/bookspoils . more This was great! Very inclusive, accepting, and thoughtful. Some of the things I liked: – people explaining their own identities! – such a huge range of identities covered! – the colourful illustrations and colour photos of contributors throughout! – the recognition of the complexity of the topics being discussed – the emphasis put on having a big range of editors and proofreaders and contributors – the inclusion of discussions of more thorny issues – the accessibility of the text – I got to learn about This was great! Very inclusive, accepting, and thoughtful. Some of the things I liked: – people explaining their own identities! – such a huge range of identities covered! – the colourful illustrations and colour photos of contributors throughout! – the recognition of the complexity of the topics being discussed – the emphasis put on having a big range of editors and proofreaders and contributors – the inclusion of discussions of more thorny issues – the accessibility of the text – I got to learn about new identities! This has lots to offer for people entrenched in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as being a good intro for people unfamiliar with the vocabulary! I think this would be such an awesome book to have in school libraries, GSAs, public libraries—any place where people are questioning their identities! This could be hugely affirming for lots of people, especially since so many identities are accompanied by personal stories by people who share that identity. Being able to not only think “Hey, that’s me!” but also be able to find someone else who also IDs that way and see their videos, blogs, etc would be so helpful. I did have some minor complaints. One is some minor typos and page formatting. The other is all the bit. ly links included in the footnotes. I love the idea! Seeing the videos and online lives of the people linked would be amazing! The problem is, even though they’re short links, it’s just not conducive to the experience of reading a book to put it down, pull out your laptop, and carefully type out the link as printed. What might be a good solution is having a website that you can go to that has all the links, sorted as they appear in the book. So after reading Chapter 1, you can go the website and click through all the links and embedded videos that were mentioned in that chapter! I thought this was great overall, though! . more An inclusive, diverse, handy reference book for those unfamiliar with the LGBTQIA+ community. Mardell tackles sex, gender, orientations, spectrums and other topics that are both comprehensive and relevant. Careful not to obfuscate gender identities, sexual, or romantic attractions, Mardell meticulously discusses various terminologies and further supports it with personal accounts of individuals that accurately portrays how they think, feel, and perceive themselves. It’s an honest book that is An inclusive, diverse, handy reference book for those unfamiliar with the LGBTQIA+ community. Mardell tackles sex, gender, orientations, spectrums and other topics that are both comprehensive and relevant. Careful not to obfuscate gender identities, sexual, or romantic attractions, Mardell meticulously discusses various terminologies and further supports it with personal accounts of individuals that accurately portrays how they think, feel, and perceive themselves. It’s an honest book that is well researched and full of insights, although it’s a tad bit dry for my taste as it reads more of a textbook. For those who are still exploring/questioning their gender/sexuality, those who would like some kind of affirmation, or just being a straight ally wanting to know more about the community, then this is the book that you need to read. Self-acceptance truly matters and as someone who identifies himself as a gay male, realizing your own identity is very liberating. It just shows that you’re not alone in this world and that everyone, regardless of gender/sexuality, deserves to love, be loved in return, and be themselves.

We have two ideas that pop into our heads when forming an opinion, the first idea is what we are conditioned to think, the second idea is what determines who we are as people.

My brain is currently chock-full of amazing information. This [text]book is so important, well-done, and inclusive Im going to melt! ♡ Honestly, its really hard to write a proper review because every time I try, it doesnt seem like I can do it justice. This book makes it impossible NOT to challenge social ✩ 5 Stars ✩

“We have two ideas that pop into our heads when forming an opinion, the first idea is what we are conditioned to think, the second idea is what determines who we are as people.”

My brain is currently chock-full of amazing information. This [text]book is so important, well-done, and inclusive I’m going to melt! ♡ Honestly, it’s really hard to write a proper review because every time I try, it doesn’t seem like I can do it justice. This book makes it impossible NOT to challenge social constructs and I LOVE IT. I wish I had this resource years and years and Years ago. but back then it would have been written and addressed very differently because that’s how much the conversation has actually changed. The best part: this book is voiced and reviewed by the identities discussed and “it’s time we start respecting and believing each others’ individual experiences”.

In the end, it’s important that you understand that this book is truly a massive LGBTQIA+ collaborative effort. All the information has been critically reviewed by the eyes of respected organizations, online communities of everyday LGBTQIA+ people, and myself. The editors include gay, bi, ace, aro, queer, trans, intersex, and non-binary people, as well as people of color, and the personal story contributors are even more diverse!

This book has, hands down, one of the best discussions I’ve read about gender. I spent a lot of time going through that section, and following is a great summary of what it entails:

Nothing physical about a person (chromosomes, hormones, genitals, the clothes they wear, etc.) dictates their gender. Instead, gender is composed of self-understanding and self-perception. In the simplest terms: assigned sex is rooted in our biology, while gender is rooted in who we know ourselves to be beyond our biology.

It gracefully opens the door to the lesser known identities (gender, sexual, and romantic) Beyond the binary. The world is made of all kinds of spectrums and this book opens a line of communication and understanding. Do I fully grasp everything that was presented? Absolutely not! But I want to know more, and That is why I love this book. If you are new to Ash (& Grace) like I am, take a peek at their YouTube channels and you’ll get a sense of how much love was put into The ABC’s of LGBT+ and the ongoing conversation. Ash Hardell YouTube channel Ash & Grace Space YouTube channel. more This was so wonderful! A fantastic crash course in LGBT+ terms, identities, and concepts. I consider myself fairly well versed in gender and sexuality but I still learned a ton about identities I had never even heard of before. I love how careful Ashley Mardell was to always make sure she was in conversation with people who identify with the terms she’s defining, getting personal anecdotes as often as possible. I also love and really respect how open she was about the information she didn’t This was so wonderful! A fantastic crash course in LGBT+ terms, identities, and concepts. I consider myself fairly well versed in gender and sexuality but I still learned a ton about identities I had never even heard of before. I love how careful Ashley Mardell was to always make sure she was in conversation with people who identify with the terms she’s defining, getting personal anecdotes as often as possible. I also love and really respect how open she was about the informa
tion she didn’t know, didn’t have a source for, or might be wrong about. I mean obviously she did a truly impressive amount of research on this book but since sexuality and gender are such complex topics that mean different things to everyone it’s hard to nail down a specific definition that everyone’s happy with for a lot of the terms. She was very thorough in making sure to explain all sides of the argument when it came to controversial terms. She was also very open about when she was not in the position to define terms that were not hers and she couldn’t find people who DID identify within the community those terms belonged to (specifically this was in regards to gender identities that belong to specific cultures such as two-spirit). She’s also very open to discussion about the book and feedback that she can incorporate into a sequel or fix later (maybe in a later edition? Or I think she also has a Tumblr she’s set up for any corrections or additions that need to be made). Sexuality and gender are such difficult and complex topics that I have so much respect towards Ashley for taking on this incredible project and being so open to the input of others and criticism. She made it very clear in the book that she was not writing it alone. She had practically an entire army of people helping her edit, fact check, and contributing stories which I think is so, so important in books like this. This is truly a wonderful book and I cannot recommend it enough for anyone who is trying to figure out their own sexuality/gender, trying to find the right label for them, trying to understand a loved one’s experiences, or just interested in learning! Seriously, bravo Ashley. . more Sources: