Books
Heartstopper by
"Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore, and he's sort of got a boyfriend, even if he's kind of mean and only wants to meet up in secret. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months - but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him. That is, until the start of January, in which Nick and Charlie are placed in the same form group and made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner..."--Provided by publisher.
Heartstopper: Volume 3 by
Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family, and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before.
Heartstopper Vol. 2 by
"Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself. Heartstopper is about friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us."--Provided by publisher.
Heartstopper Volume 4 by
"Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between - for fans of The Art of Being Normal, Holly Bourne and Love, Simon."--Provided by publisher
Bisexuality and the Western Christian Church by
This book critically examines the lived experiences of bisexual Christians across a range of Christian traditions in the UK and the USA. Shepherd assesses whether current data on elevated rates of depressive illnesses among bisexual people also apply to the bisexual Christian community. Drawing on data collected by the author on bisexual Christians across the lifespan, the book uncovers shocking incidences of biphobia and bi erasure in the Church. Widespread ignorance among pastors of middle sexualities outside of the hetero-/homonormative binary is revealed as well as a corresponding absence of appropriate support resources. Bisexuality and the Western Christian Church will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including gender studies, applied theology, sociology and social psychology. It is also important reading for clergy, and LGBT faith organisations. With a Foreword by Eric Anderson, Professor of Sport, Masculinities, and Sexualities, University of Winchester, UK.-- Provided by publisher.
Everything You Need to Know about Bisexuality by
"This book examines the different identities associated with bisexuality, the history of attraction to multiple genders, and the prejudice bisexual people face from both the LGBTQ+ community and society at large. Issues surrounding coming out of the closet, biphobia, bisexual representation and misrepresentation in the media, and heterosexual privilege will be addressed in a straightforward and sensitive manner."
Old Enough by
"A funny, astute debut novel about a young bisexual woman who is pulled between the new life she's creating for herself and the life she worked so hard to escape"-- Provided by publisher."Savannah 'Sav' Henry is almost the person she wants to be, or at least she's getting closer. It's the second semester of her sophomore year. She's finally come out as bisexual, is making friends with the other queers in her dorm, and has just about recovered from her disastrous first queer 'situationship.' She is cautiously optimistic that her life is about the begin. But when she learns that Izzie, her best friend from childhood, has gotten engaged, Sav faces a crisis of confidence. Things with Izzie haven't been the same since what happened between Sav and Izzie's brother when Sav was sixteen. Now, with the wedding around the corner, Sav is forced to reckon with trauma she thought she could put behind her. On top of it all, Sav can't stop thinking about Wes from her Gender Studies class--sweet, funny Wes, with their long eyelashes and green backpack. There's something different here--with Wes and her new friends; it feels, terrifyingly, like they might truly see her. With a singulary funny, heartfelt voice, Old Enough explores queer love, community, and what it means to be a survivor in a post #MeToo world. Haley Jakobson has written a love letter to friendship and an honest depiction of what it means to find your people"-- Jacket flap.
Some Girls Do by
"An openly gay track star falls for a closeted, bisexual teen beauty queen with a penchant for fixing up old cars"-- Provided by publisher.
Bi by
"A provocative, eye-opening, and original book on the science of sexuality beyond gender from an internationally bestselling pop-psychologist. Despite all the welcome changes that have happened in our culture and laws over the past few decades in regards to sexuality, the subject remains one of the most influential but least understood aspects of our lives. For psychologist and bestselling author Julia Shaw, this is both professional and personal--Shaw studies the science of sexuality and she herself is proudly and vocally bisexual. It's an admission, she writes, that usually causes people's pupils to dilate, their cheeks to flush, and their questions to start flowing. Ask people to name famous bisexual actors, politicians, writers, or scientists, and they draw a blank. Despite statistics that show bisexuality is more common than homosexuality, bisexuality is often invisible. In BI: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality, Shaw probes the science and culture of attraction beyond the binary. From the invention of heterosexuality to the history of the Kinsey scale, as well as asylum seekers trying to defend their bisexuality in a court of law, there is so much more to explore than most have ever realized. Drawing on her own original research--and her own experiences--this is a personal and scientific manifesto; it's an exploration of the complexities of the human sexual experience and a declaration of love and respect for the nonconformists among us"
The B Word by
"Often disguised in public discourse by terms like "gay," "homoerotic," "homosocial," or "queer," bisexuality is often absent from queer studies and virtually untreated in film and media criticism. The author aims to explore the central role bisexuality plays in contemporary screen culture, establishing its importance in representation, marketing, and spectatorship. By examining a variety of media genres including art cinema, sexploitation movies, vampire films, "bromances," and series television, the author discovers "missed moments" where bisexual readings of these texts reveal a more malleable notion of subjectivity and eroticism."
Life Isn't Binary by
Much of society's thinking operates in a highly rigid and binary manner; something is good or bad, right or wrong, a success or a failure, and so on. Challenging this limited way of thinking, this ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. Using bisexual and non-binary gender experiences as a starting point, this book addresses the key issues with binary thinking regarding our relationships, bodies, emotions, wellbeing and our sense of identity and sets out a range of practices which may help us to think in more non-binary, both/and, or uncertain ways. A truly original and insightful piece, this guide encourages reflection on how we view and understand the world we live in and how we all bend, blur or break society's binary codes.
Perfect on Paper by
Seventeen-year-old Darcy Phillips, a bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her classmates, is hired by the "hot" guy at school to help him get his ex back.When Alexander Brougham catches Darcy Phillips in the act of collecting letters from locker 89 -- out of which she has been running her questionably legal, anonymous online relationship advice service -- he blackmails her into becoming his personal dating coach. He'll even pay a generous hourly rate, if she can help him win his ex-girlfriend, Brooke, back. If word gets out that Darcy is behind the locker, some things she's not proud of will come to light, and there's a good chance Brooke will never speak to her again. What could go wrong? -- adapted from jacket
Organizations
- Bi-Pan Library "The Bi Pan Library is a physical archive and online directory of media created by and about bi, pan, and m-spec people. Our goals: Increase access to bi, pan, and m-spec media and history. Create resources suited to the needs of bi, pan, and m-spec people. Provide research assistance to students, educators, queer organizations, researchers, journalists, parents, and community-seeking bi, pan, and m-spec people."
- GLAAD "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation(GLAAD) increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized."
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) (pronounced glisten) is an organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools.
- Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign Foundation supports LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and institutions with resources via a set of comprehensive programs.
- LGBT Foundation "established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us.’"
- National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice
- PFLAG *Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- Transgender Law Center "is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people."
- Trans Women of Color Collective "To uplift the narratives, lived experiences and leadership of trans and gender non-conforming people of color, our families and comrades as we build towards collective liberation for all oppressed people."
- The Trevor Project "is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors."
Other Awareness Days
March - Bisexual Health Awareness Month
May 24th - Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness/Visibility Day
June - LGBT Pride Month
October - LGBTQ History Month
Last full week in October- Asexual Awareness Week \
October 11 - National Coming Out Day
Learn more from the great resource HERE
When is Bi Visibility Day?
Bisexual Awareness Week is celebrated in September during the week of September 23rd(Bi Visibility Day)
What is Bisexuality?
- Attraction to more than one gender.
- Does not only mean attraction to males and females
- This attraction could be physical, romantic, and/or emotional.
- Biromantic vs Bisexual
- Bisexual people may experience different kinds of attraction and their attractions may change over time.
How is it different than Pansexuality?
- Attraction to all genders and/or regardless of gender.
- EX: Pansexual people may feel an attraction to someone who is agender, female, male, or gender-fluid person.
- This attraction could be physical, romantic, and/or emotional.
- Panromantic vs Pansexual
- Pansexual is a term that falls under the bisexual umbrella.
Articles and Resources on Bisexuality:
- Reporting on the Bisexual Community
- Black writers on bisexuality and fluid sexuality
- Coming out as Bisexual to your Doctor
- 2019 Bi+ Youth Report
- A Resource Guide To Coming Out As Bisexual
- Busting myths about trans and/or nonbinary folks in the bi+ community
- Bisexuality & Disability
- Sexual health tips for the bi+ community
- Bisexuality+ and Christianity
- Growing a Bi+ Community
Podcasts & Spotify Playlist
- Bi+ Plus Podcasting for the bi+ universe
- Bifocals " biweekly show about queer characters, concepts, and controversies in popular culture, brought to you by two board-certified bisexual buds! Put on your bifocals as Lizy (she/her) and Joseph (he/his) take a close look at film, television, books, games, and more through a queer lens."
- Bi Guys “Zac Amico and Ian Fidance partner up to bring you a show that highlights another side of manhood. The Bi Guys are not afraid to show their sensitive side, or be in touch with who they really are, but at the same time, not afraid to get a little silly and look at pictures of peoples buttholes. Just like Zac and Ian, this show goes both ways, it could be sensitive and tough, but most importantly, fun!”
- The Bisexual Agenda "A podcast from your local bisexual who literally can’t stop talking 🌈 Bisexuals to the front - everyone is welcome 🌈🥰 Queer-themed nonsense, tarot readings & a different guest every episode!"
- Bisexual Behavior "A questioning podcast exploring the bi+ identity. Join along with Upstate New York-based writer Talia Cass as she talks to other queer folks about their experiences as bisexual, pansexual, and queer individuals. In each episode, Talia and a special guest will discuss common bisexual+ misconceptions, questions, and stereotypes while challenging and understanding what it means to be bi."
- Let This Pan OUT! A Queer Diary Podcast “My name is Jasmine Castillo (She/They). I am Texan, Vegan, PANsexual, AfroLatinx, Cis-Woman. This podcast is Breaking all the rules! I talk about everything and anything, coming from a ‘Pan’ perspective.”
- Triple Bi-Pass "Why go through your life with one hand tied behind your back? Triple Bi-Pass is JOY’s first show with a focus on bisexuality. But it’s not a how-to program or a political call-to-action. If anything, the show is about busting stereotypes. The hosts are not spokespersons for the bi community, nor are they experts in gender theory. They are just people having a fun chat who happen to be bi. Learn what it is like to be the B in JOY’s LGBTIQ family.e"
