In addition to the books I‘m actually able to read during the #transrightsreadathon my #TBR is exploding with new selections I‘m super excited about! Some of which I‘m continuing next week and some of which are for later in the year. What are you all planning to read? #transrightsarehumanrights
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Engrossing and affirming. I cried happy tears!
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Rivers Solomon is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! The Deep is at once devastating and beautiful, as you might expect if you‘ve read anything else of theirs. It is mythic and visceral. Even though it‘s short, it contains a full and rich world. I couldn‘t read this at anything close to my normal reading speed, it demanded and deserved time.
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so-so#TransRightsReadathon Book 5 The writing style wasn‘t my favorite, but the art was great! There were a handful of full page black and white panels scattered throughout that were sublime, and it was worth reading this just for those. And I loved seeing an honest representation of sex work. That‘s a community that‘s grossly underrepresented in media, and usually either romanticized or demonized when it is portrayed. #transrightsarehumanrights
pick#TransRightsReadathon Book 3. These poems by Kayleb Rae Candrilli were devastating and heartwarming by turns, and occasionally both at the same time. I want to read everything they‘ve written! #transrightsmatter #transrightsarehumanrights
pick#TransRightsReadathon book 2. YA fiction by Kai Cheng Thom. This was raucous, angry, and in your face, but also bubbly, charming, and cheerful. Basically everything the cover art and title promise it delivers. I really enjoyed the sporadic hints of magical realism that served to highlight the importance of truth over fact and challenge the traditional idea of a trans memoir. #transrightsmatter #transrightsarehumanrights
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Moonflower by Kacen Callender was the perfect book to kick off the readathon with! So many authors shy away from writing nuanced stories about suicidal ideation for young readers or with young characters, but Callender completely embraced the darkness that they struggled with as a child while still managing to write a life affirming story.
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pickShown: Carl and his wife, Lynette.
I loved this book. I felt joy for him in some moments, and heart break in others. This is the story of Carl. He transitioned during the Trump years, during the time of ‘#metoo‘. He transitioned at 50 years old, experienced both misogyny and privilege; lost who he thought were friends, and discovered how strong his marriage really was. Highly recommend. Also recommend: stand up for your trans friends and
I haven‘t been around much on here lately. A lot is going on in my personal life. But I wanted to take a minute & share my family. My cousin, Jamie, & her husband Chris (a Lutheran Pastor), their daughter, Rebekah, have been doubling down on their advocacy for #LetKidsPlay & fighting Anti-Trans bills all over the country. Today, they spoke before the steps of the Capitol, defending trans kids. I am so proud of them. #Transrightsarehumanrights
This is a disgusting disgrace. She is clearly takes doubling down on her transphobia to a whole new level. #transrightsarehumanrights
