Next week (March 4, to be exact, from 4 – 7 PM), at Salem High in Canton, MI, I’ll be helping facilitate at the Queer Summit, hosted by the P-CEP GSA. The stated purpose is to “build relationships among LGBT teens and straight allies, develop a network of GSAs, and more,” and I strongly suspect the “more” will involve intense conversations, good ideas, and a big dose of the Operative Word.
If you want more information, or to hurry up and be part of it, you can email Gretchen Miller: Gretchen.Miller@pccsmail.net
If the idea of a gay-straight alliance is new to you, there’s a wealth of information here that you can learn from. And even if you think you know a lot, there may be a fact or two that will surprise you. Like, did you know that a straight kid had the idea for the first GSA? I didn’t, but now I do.
All kids needs the support of their peers and of adults to make the most out of school, not only as a learning environment but as a human environment. Straight kids benefit as much as LGBT kids from a school where all kids are respected.
My future gay and straight friends thank you! GSA’s always need help. This world and the discriminating minds out there aren’t going to change themselves.
Hi! My name is Mei. I saw you today at the Queer Summit. I think I borrowed a pen from you. xD It was great to see open-minded adults there to support kids like me. Looking now, I see you’ve written some interesting young adult novels! After reading some summaries, I’m definitely going to check those out. Anyways, thanks for being there. :]
Thank you, Mei, it was a cool event and an amazing group! But the fashion show needed some thumpin’ music …