Notebook/paper and pencil/pen. A handout will be given each class for reference, but printing it is optional.

When discussing themes, histories, and patterns in queer literature, parents should be aware that somewhat challenging topics such as homophobia, racism, depression, and others will inevitably be discussed, as these topics are a part of many queer people’s lives, and therefore their literature. These topics will be handled sensitively, and in the context of the work and the author’s lives. Literature referenced will be from both the adult and YA cannon, but while a novel as a whole might contain sexual or violent themes, the assigned readings will not contain gratuitous sex or violence. A list that contains many of the books that will be referenced will be available for each class series to allow parents to be aware of books discussed, as well as a content list of themes in each one.