Growing Up Trans: In Our Own Words
What does it mean to be young and transgender today?
Growing Up Trans shares stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth aged 11 to 18. In their own words, the works illustrate the trans experience through childhood, family and daily life, school, their bodies and mental health. Together the collection is a story of the challenges, big and small, of being a young trans person. At the same time, it’s a toolkit for all young people, transgender or not, about what understanding, acceptance and support for the trans community looks like. In addition to the contributed works, there are questions and tips from experts in the field of transgender studies to challenge the reader on how to be a trans ally.
Growing Up Trans came out of a series of workshops held in Victoria, British Columbia, to bring together trans youth from across the country with mentors in the community.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 176
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781459831377
Creator Bio
Dr. Lindsay Herriot M ed PhD and Kate Fry are two renowned experts in the fields of education and psychology. With over 20 years of combined experience, they have dedicated their careers to understanding and supporting individuals who identify as transgender. Dr. Herriot, a licensed psychologist, holds a Master's degree in Education and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her research focuses on the social experiences and mental health of transgender individuals. Kate Fry, on the other hand, has a background in education and has worked extensively with transgender youth in school settings. Together, they have co-authored "Growing Up Trans: In Our Own Words," a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the experiences and perspectives of transgender youth. Their expertise and passion for promoting understanding and acceptance make them highly respected voices in the field.
