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Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth
is a new book that takes readers inside the movement for transgender youth, told through narratives that will open your eyes, break your heart, and give you hope. The book, co-written by Alexis Stratton, Adam Polaski, and Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, will be published by Ig Publishing on September 24, 2024. The book cover was designed by CSE’s Liz Williams, and the entire CSE team contributed to making this project possible.
All proceeds from the sales of the book support the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, which helps families of trans youth navigate anti-transgender healthcare restrictions.
About Trans Kids, Our Kids
Over the past few years, we have witnessed a growing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and policies across the United States. The targets of many of these legislative attacks have been the most vulnerable among us—transgender and LGBTQ+ youth. From “Don’t Say Gay” laws to healthcare restrictions, anti-LGBTQ+ policies are impacting trans and queer youth in almost every sphere of their lives, including the medical care they can access, the sports teams they can play on, what they are allowed to talk about in the classroom, and the books they are allowed to check out from the library. The results of this discrimination cause great harm and present trans youth and their families with challenge after challenge.
Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth shares the stories of transgender youth and their families, exploring the choices they are making to survive in today’s environment. The book also gives voice to the medical providers who are providing care to transgender youth, as well as the activists, attorneys, and faith leaders who are leading the resistance efforts.
By contextualizing and sharing these stories, as well as offering resources and next steps, Trans Kids aims to both narrativize the pain and fear experienced by everyday Americans in this cultural moment, as well as highlighting the courage, hope, and resilience of transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and the people who support them.
Book Tour
Throughout fall 2024 we’re hitting the road to share stories from TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS. From Asheville to New York to Austin to Boston, we can’t wait to see you in person. RSVP to an event near you today and stay tuned for more. Events will feature community partners, guest speakers, a collaborative art project, and ways that you can get involved.
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