Put ex-gay books in your library

Tired of seeing only gay affirming books in your public library or your child’s school library? You can change this! Ask your county, school, or city library to order books on unwanted same-sex attractions, the origins of homosexuality, and other ex-gay books.

Ex-gay books and resources have either been eliminated or never included in the libraries. How are teens struggling with unwanted homosexuality to find answers if all they see are gay affirming books?

Many public libraries have book order forms on their website which allow you to request specific books for the libraries to buy. According to the American Library Association, libraries cannot support censorship and a librarian’s professional code requires them to seek out books that represent a wide range of viewpoints.

Ask the librarian for a book request form. Also, many public libraries have book order forms on their website which allow you to request specific books for the libraries to buy. Insist that they include ex-gay books such as those listed below. Point out that these books belong under the classification of homosexuality.

Below is a sample of a letter a PFOX Dad sent to his local library which resulted in some positive steps with books ordered within two weeks. Feel free to use it, and then don’t forget to follow up.

Write back to PFOX with your results at pfox@pfox.org

Thank you,

Regina Griggs, Executive Director

Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays PFOX
Box 510, Reedville VA 22539
804-453-4737
pfox@pfox.org
www.pfox.org

(Sample letter for you to send if your library does not have a book request form on their website)

Dear Librarian,

I could not find many books about leaving homosexuality or the origins of same-sex attractions. In addition to the numerous homosexual books which appear in your library system, your library needs to also provide ex-gay books to everyone seeking it.

Please provide equal access to all information, including ex-gay books. According to the American Library Association, libraries cannot support censorship and a librarian’s professional code requires them to seek out books that represent a wide range of viewpoints. Therefore, please order some of the following ex-gay books for the library:

Restoring Sexual Identity by Anne Paulk (Harvest House, 2003) ISBN: 0736911790
When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says They're Gay by Joe Dallas (Harvest House, 2004) ISBN: 0736912010
101 Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality by Mike Haley (Harvest House, 2004) ISBN: 0736914706 ISBN-13: 9780736914703
My Genes Made Me Do It: A Scientific Look at Sexual Orientation by Dr. Neil and Briar Whitehead ISBN-10:1563841657 ISBN-13:978-1563841651
The Battle for Normality by Gerard J.M. van den Aardweg, Ph.D. ISBN-10:0898706149; ISBN-13:978-0898706147
The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction by Janelle Hallman ISBN-10:083083429X; ISBN-13:978-0830834297
Light in the Closet: Torah, Homosexuality, and the Power to Change by Arthur Goldberg ISBN: 0-9631478-8-9
A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality by Joseph and Linda Nicolosi ISBN:0830823794
Homosexual No More by William Consiglio ISBN-10: 0896939359; ISBN-13:978-0896939356
Desires in Conflict by Joe Dallas ISBN-10: 0736912118; ISBN-13:
978-0736912112
The Battle for Normality by Van Den Aardwig ISBN-10: 0898706149; ISBN-13:978-0898706147
Alfie's Home (Children's picture book) by Richard Cohen ISBN: 0963705806
Homosexuality: The Politics of Truth by Jeffrey Satinover ISBN-10:080105625X; ISBN-13: 978-0801056253
Healing Homosexuality: Case Stories by Joseph Nicolosi ISBN-10: 0876683405; ISBN-13: 978-0876683408
The Puzzle - Exploring the Puzzle of Male Homosexuality by Louis A Berman ISBN-10: 0972301313; ISBN-13: 978-0972301312

Many of these books can be ordered at www.cepbooks.com.

Very truly yours,

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