A powerful book for readers aiming to support trans youth that
Booklist calls a "warm and generous book [that] will help a wide
range of readers" and Publishers Weekly says is "a
pragmatic program for parenting beyond the gender binary."
As a full-time
public speaker specializing in spreading awareness and understanding
of the transgender community, what Ben Greene hears most from parents
and loved ones is the phrase "I'm sorry." They're sorry for
using the wrong word, sorry for asking an offensive question, sorry
for not knowing this already, sorry for asking a question at all. The
combination of exhaustion from trans people who have become their
community's designated educator and the growing trend of "canceling"
anyone who says anything wrong has created a culture where people who
have good hearts and minimal access to information are so afraid to
make a mistake they don't even try.
In My Child is
Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support, Greene
breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across
generations, from millennial parents to members of older generations
who may not have had previous positive exposure to the trans
community. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this
book: information and emotional support. He explains what to expect,
what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do
to help.
Using a combination
of personal stories and experiences, definitions, and additional
resources, My Child is Trans, Now What? is an essential guide
for anyone looking to help trans youth thrive.
