RESOURCES 

Resources on Nothing Ever Happens Here and Proud of Me

 

Here are some free resources to help your class or group explore Nothing Ever Happens Here and Proud of Me.

 

Discussion questions about Nothing Ever Happens Here for schools and reading groups

 

Discussion questions about Proud Of Me for schools and reading groups

 

Video masterclass and schemes of work from Authorfy

 

Reading for Leeds LGBT Literature Festival (May 2020)

 

Reading and talk for RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) Day 2020

 

Q&A from ReadingZone

 

The inspiration behind Nothing Ever Happens Here

 

Resources and support organisations about the issues raised in the books 

 

There are tons of great organisations and resources out there to help you explore issues around donor conception, transitioning, being LGBTQ+ and religious and finding or even setting up an LGBTQ+ youth group. Here are a few of my favourites.

 

For trans people and trans allies

 

Short films by and about trans people for everyone from My Genderation

 

Resources for trans young people from Gendered Intelligence

 

Truth About Trans from Stonewall

 

Busting some common myths about being trans from the BBC

 

To find an LGBTQ+ youth group or set up your own

 

Just Like Us offers visits, guides and support for schools wanting to support their LGBTQ+ students.

 

The Proud Trust has a youth-group-finder which you can search by postcode, as well as resources and training for teachers.

 

Download Stonewall's fab Student Voice guide to setting up your own school LGBTQ+ group.

 

Educate and Celebrate have a network of Pride youth groups.

 

To explore being LGBTQ+ and Jewish

 

Keshet UK focuses on making sure Jewish LGBTQ+ people are included within Jewish life.

 

Rainbow Jews celebrates Jewish LGBTQ+ history in the UK.

 

More about being donor conceived

 

I can't even begin to list all the amazing things that the Donor Conception Network offers from books to training to groups - so check it out yourself!