The story also has been made into a film and adapted for stage. Newman's literary awards include poetry fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Fellowship Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Highlights for Children Fiction Writing Award, the James Baldwin Award for Cultural Achievement and two Pushcart Prize nominations. Five of her books have been Lambda Literary Award finalists. She is author of several children's books and many books for adults that deal with lesbian identity, Jewish identity and the intersection and collision between the two. A complete schedule of events for Transgender, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Awareness Days follows.
All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.
The event will honor members of the Fort Collins and campus communities who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for all. Call Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services at 491-4342 to make reservations. Tanja Dunn of the Women's Clinic at Colorado State will lead a roundtable discussion of health issues, focusing on the needs and concerns of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Scott Coors and Eric Ewell from Coors Brewing Co. along with others from the medical, construction, and government professions share their experiences about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender in the workplace. A roundtable discussion about how cultures have dealt with sexuality and gender identity.