OUTstanding Resources

LGBTQ+ Resources

Downloads

The Gender Unicorn

The fabulous TSER graphic that explains the concepts of identity, expression, sex & attraction.

Terminology

A glossary of terms for clear and empowered communication.

How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally

15 simple and practical tips about how to be an ally.

5 Tips! How-to and How-not to

5 tips to help you not get flustered or feel awkward when talking about and to LGBTQ+ people.

Pride Flags for Social Media

Lead the way! Show that you are an ally by displaying these free downloads on your social media profiles. Tag @drawntoastory I’d love to see you using them!

Books

Great books for helping you talk to children and family members about LGBTQ+ subjects

Younger children

**Introducing Teddy**
*Jessica Walton* &
*Dougal MacPherson*

A story about gender and being yourself

**My Shadow is Pink**
*Scott Stuart*

A rhyming story about gender identity and self acceptance

**I am Jazz**
Jessica Herthel &
Jazz Jennings

A story about a transgender child, based on real experiences of the author

Teens

**The Boy from the Mish**
*Gary Lonesborough*

A heart-warming queer Indigenous novel, set in a rural Australia. Jackson, a 17 yr old finds the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him.

Adults

**Queer: A Graphic History**
Meg-John Barker &
Jules Scheele

A graphic book about queer theory. Educational & academic in style.

**Gender: A Graphic Guide**
Meg-John Barker &
Jules Scheele

An accessible guide for anyone wanting to learn more about gender in all its forms.

**The Pink Line: The World’s Queer Frontiers**
*Mark Gevisser*

One of TIME’s 100 must-read books of 2020, this book weaves together the personal stories of LGBTQ+ people and their fight for rights around the world.

People to follow on social media

Drawn to a Story – illustrating and educating about marginalised experiences.

500 Queer Scientists – A visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs. Tons of role models for the next STEM generation and the current one!

Lynn Conway – The pioneer of microchip design and manufacture. An inspiring trans woman with lots of information about her work, her story, and resources on gender and being transgender.

Alok – Writer, speaker, poet, comedian who challenges the gender binary

Rain Dove – Model and activist about gender.

Chris Mosier – Trans athlete and activist.

The PRIDE Collection: Gifts & Products

Available in Store

LGBTQ sticker — LET’S ALL BE OUTSTANDING Sticker

‘Live life like you are breathing rainbows’ Laptop Sleeve

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Charities

Worldwide LGBTQ+ people need your support. In many countries they are abused, killed and persecuted for whom they are. Please donate to charities that fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It’s a great way to be ally.