Transphobia: Deal with it and be a gender transcender (Lorimer Deal With It)

Skelton, J. Wallace

ISBN 10: 1459407660 ISBN 13: 9781459407664

Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

Who do you think you are? Part of identity is how people experience their gender. Transphobia is intolerance of any part of the range of gender identity. This accessible, illustrated book offers information, quizzes, comics and true-to-life scenarios to help kids better understand gender identity and determine what they can do to identify and counter transphobia in their schools, homes and communities. Considered from the viewpoint of gender challengers, gender enforcers and witnesses, transphobic behavior is identified, examined and put into a context that kids can use to understand and accept themselves and others for whatever gender they are―even if that's no gender at all!

About this title

About the Author:

J. Wallace Skelton is an educator, activist and writer. For over a decade, he has worked to make schools safer for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Nick Johnson is a writer and illustrator who works in children's illustration, comic books and graphic design. Nick also serves as an Art Director for New Machine Studios.

Review:

"The book's content is incredibly (and sadly) relevant, and I think that ... Transphobia: Deal With It is a necessary book for school libraries, classroom collections, and home use." (Rob Bittner CM: Candian Review of Materials 2016-03-28)

"For such a 'short' book, this is packed with a lot of advice and, dare I say it, should be something on school curriculum if for no other reason than to spread understanding." (Belinda Missen NetGalley 2017-12-01)

"This is a great resource for educators in any English-speaking setting... The content is excellent, and is likely to inspire some positive discussion amongst young people who are not LGBTQIA and haven't had cause to consider how their behaviour/language impacts on others. It's also affirming for LGBTQIA students and offers some excellent guidance for everyone on how to deal with their own and other people's passive and aggressive non-binary/transphobia. As someone with 18 years' experience as a teacher/lecturer, I am happy to recommend this book, in particular as an educational resource for teachers, youth group leaders and parents." (Debbie McGowan NetGalley 2017-12-01)

"Transphobia: Deal with it is a timely guide that should be in every library, and also makes a great starting point in the classroom for discussions on gender" (Berta Liao, Educator and Blogger NetGalley 2017-12-01)

"This book deserves lots of positive feedback... I felt like it explained a topic that confuses many adults in a manner accessible to youth. And I can't say enough positive things about how inclusive the art was. It stood out to me that it portrayed kids with disabilities in a fashion that their disability wasn't a statement." (Ryan Full, Educator NetGalley 2017-12-01)

About this edition

• Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1459407660
• ISBN 13: 9781459407664
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Johnson Nick