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SUMMARY:JPN Prose & Pride - 'American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era' by Nico Lang
DESCRIPTION:For our first Prose & Pride book club discussion\, we will be hosting author Nico Lang and their book ‘American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era’. Nico will do a reading\, followed by a Q&A session\, and ending with a book signing. \nThe book follows eight transgender and nonbinary teenagers and their families over the course of a year. These families live in diverse environments across the United States—including conservative “red” states like Florida\, Texas\, and Mississippi\, where anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been most aggressive. \nLang consciously avoids “both-sidesing” the issue of trans rights. Instead\, the book provides a deeply personal look at what it’s like to navigate high school\, dating\, and family life while the government debates your right to exist. \nA significant portion of the book explores how these teens find “chosen” families and the vital importance of supportive parents and healthcare providers. \nWhile the book doesn’t shy away from the trauma of discriminatory laws\, it emphasizes that these kids are more than their identities; they are gamers\, athletes\, theater kids\, and students with typical teenage aspirations. \nLang also highlights how race\, class\, and geography impact the safety and resources available to trans youth. For example\, a white trans teen in a wealthy suburb often has a vastly different experience than a Black trans teen in the rural South. \nThis event is free and all are welcome to attend.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-prose-pride-american-teenager-how-trans-kids-are-surviving-hate-and-finding-joy-in-a-turbulent-era-by-nico-lang/
LOCATION:Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet\, 3401 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Joliet Pride Network Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new book club! If you love reading\, community discussion\, and supporting LGBTQ+ voices\, this is the space for you.\n\n\n\n\n\nOur first gathering will be a chance to connect\, share some coffee\, and dive into our very first selection.\n\n\n\n\n\n WHEN: Sunday\, March 15th\n\n\n TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n WHERE: Tazza Coffee\, 2296 Essington Rd\, Joliet\n\n\n\n\n\n OUR FIRST BOOK: “American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era” by Nico Lang. This powerful work offers a vital look at the lives\, resilience\, and joy of trans youth across the country.\n\n\n\n\n\n SPECIAL OFFER: Thanks to our supporters\, we have 25 FREE copies of the book to give away! The first 18 people to contact us at health@jolietpridenetwork.org will receive a copy to get started.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/first-joliet-pride-network-book-club/
LOCATION:Tazza Cofee\, 2296 Essington Rd\, Joliet\, IL\, 60435\, United States
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