Illinois

According to the 2021 GLSEN School Climate survey, just 43% of U.S. students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school.

Additionally, only 16% of U.S. students say they were taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history, or events at school. A collection of texts that positively represent LGBTQ+ characters and historical figures is critical for any school to be an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and those with LGBTQ+ family members.

65K

Number of students in IL that have access to a GLSEN Rainbow Library

64

Number of schools in IL that have received a Rainbow Library 

640

Number of Rainbow Library books sent to IL

'23 '24

School Year the Rainbow Library launched in Illinois

Of the 64 Rainbow Library sets sent to Illinois schools since the 2023-2024 school year,

  • 66% were sent to schools predominantly serving students from economically disadvantaged families
  • 8% were sent to schools in rural areas
  • 34% were sent to schools in suburban areas
  • 56% were sent to schools in urban areas

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