GLSEN Rainbow Library

According to the 2017 GLSEN Washington School Climate survey, just over half of Washington State students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school.

Just 25% of Washington State 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.

606K

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

893

Number of schools in WA that have received a Rainbow Library

8.9k

Number of Rainbow Library books sent to WA

'20 '21

School Year the Rainbow Library launched in Washington

Of the 893 Rainbow Library sets sent to Washington schools since the 2020-2021 school year,

45% were sent to schools predominantly serving students from economically disadvantaged families
13% were sent to schools in rural areas
31% were sent to schools in suburban areas
16% were sent to schools in urban areas

Washington

606K

893

8.9k

'20 '21

Of the 893 Rainbow Library sets sent to Washington schools since the 2020-2021 school year,

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