Kicked out

Marc Notes: Foreword by Judy Shepard--Cover.; Includes bibliographical references.; In the U. S., 40% of homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer(LGBTQ). Kicked out brings together the voices of current and former homeless LGBTQ youth and tells the forgotten stories of some of our nations most vulnerable citizens--P. [4] of cover. Publisher Marketing: In the U. S., 40% of homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer(LGBTQ). Kicked Out brings together the voices of current and former homeless LGBTQ youth and tells the forgotten stories of some of our nation s most vulnerable citizens. Diverse contributors share stories of survival and abuse with poignant accounts of the sanctuary of community and the power of creating chosen families. Kicked Out highlights the nuanced perspectives of national organizations such as The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and The National Alliance Against Homelessness and regional agencies, including Sylvia s Place, The Circus Project and Family Builders. This anthology, introduced by Judy Shepard, gives voice to the voiceless and challenges the stereotypical face of homelessness. To learn more, visit us online at KickedOutAnthology.com. Contributor Bio:  Shepard, Judy Judy Shepard is the author of the first three books in RSD Publishing's Retail Spaces series, Small Stores under 250 m2 (2,700 sq. ft.); Food--Cafes, Markets & Eateries; and Restaurants and Bars. Additionally she has authored The Office Idea Book: Creative Solutions that Work and New Trends in Visual Merchandising, both published in 2012. Shepard is also the associate publisher of Retail Design International, the premier periodical for seeing the best in retail design, visual merchandising and display. She has designed and collaborated with Martin Pegler, to publish more than 25 books on store design, including the Stores of the Year and Store Windows series and she has authored books on visual communication, catalog design and retail branding.