For immediate release | January 28, 2014

2014 Over the Rainbow list recognizes quality GLBT fiction and non-fiction titles

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PHILADELPHIA — The 2014 Over the Rainbow Project book list, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), was announced at 91´«Ã½’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.

The bibliography features quality fiction and non-fiction books for adults that are recognized by the Over the Rainbow Project, an ad hoc committee of GLBTRT, for their authentic expression of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experiences. Each year, the Over the Rainbow Project releases its annotated bibliography to aid librarians and patrons in selecting quality books released over the past 18 months. This year’s list includes titles published between July 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2013.

To view the 2014 bibliography, please visit .

The 2014 Over the Rainbow committee includes Robert Graziano, Chair; Kelly McElroy, Vice Chair; Danielle Pollock, Immediate Past Chair; David Combe, Annaliese Figeon, Jessica Jones, Louis Munoz Jr., Robert Ridinger, and Nel Ward.

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table of the 91´«Ã½ is committed to serving the information needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professional library community and the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender information and access needs of individuals at large. GLBTRT is committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the 91´«Ã½ and democratic institutions.

Contact:

John L. Amundsen

Program Officer, Outreach and Communications

91´«Ã½ Office for Literacy and Outreach Services

jamundsen@ala.org

(312) 280-2140