Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World
Das Buch, das viele vermutlich aus der Netflix Serie „Heartstopper“ kennen, ist eine wunderschöne Ansammlung an Interviews von trans* und nicht binären Kindern und Jugendlichen und deren unterstützenden Familien aus der UK, die Juno Rocher im Rahmen des „Mermaids“ und „Gendered Intellegence“ Programms interviewen durfte. Es zeigt auf, wie vielfältig die Erfahrungen der Kinder und Jugendlichen sind und wie sie ihr Leben selbstbestimmt in die Hand nehmen. Ein Hoffnungsschimmer waren vor allem die Familien, die allesamt sehr supportive an der Seite der Kinder und Jugendlichen stehen und diese ernst nehmen in ihrer Identität. Für alle diejenigen, die ein wenig Optimismus suchen, und ein Buch, das ganz deutlich zeigt, warum es so wichtig ist trans* und nicht binäre Kinder und Jugendliche zu schützen.
English version: The book, which many will probably know from the Netflix series “Heartstopper”, is a wonderful collection of interviews from trans* and non-binary children, teens and their families and carers from the UK. Juno Rocher interviewed them during the “Mermaids” and “Gendered Intelligence” program. Rocher shows how diverse experiences of trans* and non-binary children and teens are and how they try to live a self-determined life. The book offers a glimpse of hope due to the unconditional support the families and carers give the children and teens and how they take their identities seriously. This is for everyone who needs a little optimism and a book that shows how important it is to protect trans* youth. (Rezi von Jamie)
Verlagsbeschreibung / publisher's description:
'I believe that children who are questioning and exploring their gender are the gender bosses that we all so desperately need. I believe that they are our future.'
In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans.
Speaking openly and candidly about their gender, their experiences of coming out, their aspirations, and their fears - accompanied by interviews and support from their parents and carers - this book is beautiful proof of the potential for trans children to live rich and fulfilling lives when given the support and love they need.
With their trademark candour and empathy, Juno Roche gives voice to a generation of gender explorers who are making gender work for them, and in the process, reveals a kinder, more accepting world, that we should all be fighting for.
