Trans Bodies, Trans SelvesGet involved in this community project!
Of primary importance in this book is a worldview that supports human rights for all people. While the focus of the book is transgender and gender non-conforming people, we understand that a struggle for one group is a struggle for all. All of the book's chapters will recognize that sexism, racism, homophobia, classism, able-ism, ageism, and all other forms of prejudice exist within our communities and must be addressed. We will emphasize the fact that economics, the prison industrial complex, and strict anti-immigration laws are forms of oppression employed to divide people. We know full well that many communities are not represented or are under-represented in our author list. Thousands of folks have filled out the surveys, and those voices will be used frequently throughout the book, rather than the stories of the authors. Everyone who is involved in the book is involved on a volunteer basis. We understand it is difficult for many people to take on another project, particularly one that is unpaid, in spite of how strongly they believe in the purpose/mission of this book. We encourage all to contact us with feedback, concrete ideas and suggestions, and assistance whenever possible. Through this open door, we hope to shed light on the intent of the editor and also to hear different points of view from the community at large so we may create a strong and revolutionary book.
ATTEND A WORKSHOP
We are hosting workshops around the country starting in March. We will be kicking it off in New York City, and then meeting in San Francisco, Portland, Ann Arbor, D.C., and Philadelphia at the 10th Anniversary Philly Trans Health Conference. This is an opportunity to meet some editors and authors and be able to share your thoughts on the content of the book. We will be discussing specifically some of the sensitive topics that will be covered, and are excited to hear from all community members who can attend. Stay tuned for dates and locations! Want to help organize an event? Contact amanda at transbodies.com
SUBMIT A SHORT PIECE TO TRANS BODIES, TRANS SELVES
Submission Details
1) An original opinion piece/topic introduction on a topic you feel should be addressed in one of the book's chapters (up to 800 words - click on "About the Book" to learn more about the chapter structure)
OR
An original testimonial about some aspect of your life as a transgender or gender-variant person (up to 800 words)
2) Your name, age, and location, along with a one-paragraph biography
3) A picture of you that can be placed next to your short piece in the book
Please direct all submissions to: laura at transbodies.com. (The @ symbol has been removed in order to avoid spam through this website. Please replace it when sending in your submission.)
HAVE OTHER IDEAS?
Please contact us at transbodies at gmail.com. We'd love to hear your advice, suggestions, and thoughts!
