The following resources have either been recently brought to our
attention or were newly released. Inclusion of resources in this section does
not constitute an endorsement from the NEA or the NEA HIN. Educators should
review the materials to determine their suitability in classroom settings.
The Science, Spread, and Therapy of HIV Disease
Written by Michael A. DiSpezio, the educator who designed the first HIV/AIDS curriculum for middle school, high school and college-level courses, this book focuses on the scientific aspects of the disease. Seventy modular sections are presented in a concise, user-friendly question and answer format. Although written for a broad audience, this book is particularly suited for young adults. It contains descriptions of the disease, its outbreak, basic biology and the fundamentals of viruses. This new release is also the first HIV/AIDS book with a dedicated website, www.ATLPress.com/HIV that features content updates, downloadable color images (ideal for classroom use), links to other HIV resources, and interaction with the author. Individual copies are on sale for $26.95 clothbound and $13.95 paperback. Check your local bookstore or call ATL Press, Inc.廣 distribution center at (800) 835-7543.
Youth and HIV/AIDS: A Guide to Training and Technical
Assistance Resources (expanded version)
The National Network’s Safe Choices Project recently updated and expanded this publication. It lists national, regional and local HIV/AIDS organizations, youth-serving organizations, organizations serving specific populations, HIV/AIDS hotlines, and resource materials concerning prevention efforts for high-risk youth. The new version includes sections on adolescent sexuality, HIV prevention for street youth, cultural competency, HIV prevention for sexual minority youth, HIV prevention programming, adolescent HIV counseling and testing, and HIV resource sharing and networking. To receive a free copy of the resource or find out more about the Safe Choices Project, please contact Brian Sullivan, Safe Choices Project, National Network for Youth, 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20004; 202-783-7949 ext. 117 (phone); 202-783-7955 (fax); e-mail: [email protected].
Women in the Time of AIDS: Women, Health and the Challenge of HIV
Written by Gillian Paterson and published by the World Council of Churches, this book is a compilation of research conducted worldwide about women, their health, and the challenges posed by HIV. Some of the topics discussed include misinformation about AIDS, cultural devaluation of women, and cultural taboos about HIV and AIDS. The cost is $14.00. For more information please contact Orbis Books, P.O. Box 308, Maryknoll, NY, 10545-0308; 914-941-7590 (phone); 914-941-7005 (fax).
AIDS: Answers to Questions Kids Ask
AIDS: What Teens Need to Know
These books were written by Barbara Christie-Dever specifically for middle school students and teens. They contain basic HIV facts, information about testing and treatment, and answers to frequently asked questions. In addition, there is an extended activities section and profiles of both people living with the virus and people who have died of AIDS. The price of each book is $7.95. For more information contact Learning Works, Inc., P.O. Box 6187, Santa Barbara, CA 93160.