Furthermore, profits from the sale of this book will go to organisations supporting marginalised trans and non-binary folks. Essential reading for anyone wishing to learn more about the wonderful diversity of humans. The overriding message is that non-binary people exist in multiple forms – that there is no “right way” to be non-binary – but there is plenty more to learn besides. This diverse group of individuals have done the work in picking apart the norms that prevail in many societies and discovered how prescriptive and stifling these can be. From “gender euphoria” to “radical softness”, working through each contribution felt like having an illuminating conversation with the most informed and thoughtful person you know. Some writing on gender can often be inaccessible and academic, so it was a pleasure to read a collection of essays that were highly personal, thoughtful and immensely insightful. With a focus on intersections, this anthology specifically aims to examine the ways in which a person’s other identities – such as being a parent, having a faith, being black or having a disability – intersect with their non-binary identity.
This beautifully curated collection of essays is a welcome tonic in a cultural climate that seems hellbent on misunderstanding and misrepresenting those who do not fall into gender binaries. While the pain of parental rejection and bigoted media reports sadly continue to be felt today, there’s much to celebrate in this entertaining and educational tome.
KIDS AND GAY PRIDE QUOTES PROFESSIONAL
Highlighting the lives of lesser known figures from the community, such as Jackie Forster and Nancy Spain, to pivotal players such as Lady Phyll and Peter Tatchell (who continue to be major voices in the equalities movement), this important book combines key moments from LGBTQ+ history, such as Section 28, the first Pride march and the arrival of Aids, with personal and professional anecdotes that reflect the era. From humble beginnings in the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley, to her transition into a self-proclaimed “dyke about town”, this is a heart-warming and humbling look at the remarkable fight for equality LGBTQ+ people have been forced to endure simply for being their authentic selves. Part memoir, part LGBT history book, this substantial graphic novel takes a witty and creative approach to this seminal part of British history.