![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The 5 from New York are in a section called Spectrum, while the last story is in a section Lifeline. I like that she talks a diverse group of teens, but most of them (5 out of the 6 interviewed) are from New York, and all 6 teens (particularly the 5 from NY) seem to have access to a lot of services and support. Each honest discussion and disclosure, whether joyful or heartbreaking, is completely different from the other because of family dynamics, living situations, gender, and the transition these teens make in recognition of their true selves.īeyond Magenta is a really interesting book but it’s also a hard book to talk about. Portraits, family photographs, and candid images grace the pages, augmenting the emotional and physical journey each youth has taken. Where I Got It: I borrowed the hardcover from the libraryĪ groundbreaking work of LGBT literature takes an honest look at the life, love, and struggles of transgender teens.Īuthor and photographer Susan Kuklin met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults and used her considerable skills to represent them thoughtfully and respectfully before, during, and after their personal acknowledgment of gender preference. Published February 2014 by Candlewick Press|182 pages Book: Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, written and photographed by Susan Kuklin ![]()
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