GLSEN Rainbow Library

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.

173K

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

255

Number of schools in OH that have received a Rainbow Library

2.5k

Number of Rainbow Library books sent to OH

'21 '22

School Year the Rainbow Library launched in Ohio

Of the 255 Rainbow Library sets sent to Ohio schools since the 2021-2022 school year,

68% were sent to schools predominantly serving students from economically disadvantaged families
13% were sent to schools in rural areas
42% were sent to schools in suburban areas
46% were sent to schools in urban areas

Ohio

173K

255

2.5k

'21 '22

Of the 255 Rainbow Library sets sent to Ohio schools since the 2021-2022 school year,

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