As the U.S. Supreme Court is about to address laws that ban trans youth from accessing life-saving healthcare a new book “Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories & Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth” has been published. Adam Polaski, Communications & Political Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality & one of the authors of the book stated, “This book was a labor of love for the Campaign for Southern Equality staff, with team members contributing at every level & community members from all walks of life trusting us with their stories. We are honored to bring this book into the world as a tool to educate the public, illustrate the immense challenges that trans youth, families & advocates are facing & motivate all of us to get involved in the work to ensure that every young person, especially those most marginalized & targeted by cruel political forces, can live with dignity & respect.” Alexis Stratton also one of the authors of the book concluded, “There is so much political noise about transgender young people, which enables & even encourages the public to look past the very real, long-lasting harms that legislative attacks are causing for transgender youth & their families. Our mission with Trans Kids, Our Kids is to center, elevate & amplify the voices of the people who are grappling with the fallout – the parents & family members, the doctors & attorneys, the advocates & above all, the young people themselves. Our book introduces extraordinary & diverse people who bring to the forefront not only the fear & pain that the trans community is experiencing but also the ways that we are finding joy & supporting each other through this crisis.”
Such an important and timely resource! It’s vital to amplify these voices and shed light on the real impacts of these legislative attacks. Excited to see how this book can educate and inspire action! 📚🌈
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