My Trans Parent by Heather Bryant

My Trans Parent

A User Guide for When Your Parent Transitions

Heather Bryant

Jessica Kingsley Publishers · Print & ebook · June 21, 2020

"A heartfelt manual for those seeking to understand their transgender parent." - Kirkus Maybe you just found out your mom, or your dad, is transgender, or maybe you've known for a while.

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Who it’s for
A practical guide to family changes, community, names, pronouns, and supporting one another.
Themes
Family transition, Names and pronouns, Finding community
Genres
YA Transgender, Parents, Alternative Families

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About this book

"A heartfelt manual for those seeking to understand their transgender parent." - Kirkus Maybe you just found out your mom, or your dad, is transgender, or maybe you've known for a while. But now what? This guide covers everything you need to know. With chapters on navigating the changes in your family, finding community, going through the transition as a family, and much, much more, you'll see how other people have handled these experiences, and learn how you can too.

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From definitions to names and pronouns, you'll find all you need to support yourself and your family through the transition and beyond. Including real-life stories from people whose parents have also transitioned, and practical advice throughout, this essential book will be your companion every step of the way.

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A practical guide to family changes, community, names, pronouns, and supporting one another.

Come here for

  • Guidance on family changes
  • Ways to find community

Expect

  • Stories from people whose parents have transitioned
  • Definitions and practical advice

Where it sits

YA Transgender77%
Parents39%
Alternative Families38%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Alternative Families
  • Parents
Authors
Heather Bryant
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published
June 21, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Family transition · Names and pronouns · Finding community
Reading lane
Alternative Families