GLSEN Rainbow Library

According to the 2019 GLSEN Connecticut School Climate survey, just 60% Connecticut students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school.

Additionally, only 26% of Connecticut 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.

360K

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

627

Number of schools in CT that have received a Rainbow Library

6.3k

Number of Rainbow Library books sent to CT

'19 '20

School Year the Rainbow Library launched in Connecticut

Of the 627 Rainbow Library sets sent to Connecticut schools since the 2019-2020 school year,

48% were sent to schools predominantly serving students from economically disadvantaged families
4% were sent to schools in rural areas
12% were sent to schools in suburban areas
12% were sent to schools in urban areas

Connecticut

360K

627

6.3k

'19 '20

Of the 627 Rainbow Library sets sent to Connecticut schools since the 2019-2020 school year,

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