http://www.yapride.org/2019/12/trans-ya-books-by-trans-authors/
"Earlier today, J.K. Rowling tweeted her support for Maya Forstater, a
woman who lost her job after tweeting anti-trans messages. J.K.
Rowling’s tweet contained the underlying message that although trans
people can “dress however [they] please” and “call [themselves] whatever
[they]” want, at the end of the day, they are still kidding themselves.
Although Rowling may not agree with how her statement is being received,
this is a deeply anti-trans sentiment. And although some of Rowling’s
anti-trans views have been publicized before, this tweet was one of the
most explicit statements of what she thinks about us.
Many of us have developed remarkably tough skins, as trans editor and
writer Parrish Turner pointed out. But this tweet? It hit hard. There’s
just nothing like being so disrespected by an author who helped create
your childhood, who built one of your favorite magical worlds. No, it’s
not the worst thing I’ve heard. No, it’s not the world’s most pressing
concern currently. But it does hurt.
In order to provide a balm for that hurt, we wanted to publish a list of
our favorite trans YA books written by authors who are trans and/or
non-binary. (While I believe cisgender depictions of trans character can
be great, at a moment like this, trans voices need to be uplifted.)"
Via Janet Logan.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
