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My Child Is Trans, Now What?: A Joy-Centered Approach to Support

Rowman & Littlefield. May 2024. 220p. ISBN 9781538186459. $26.95. CHILD REARING
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Greene, a transgender man, works as a professional public speaker and advocate for LGBTQIA+ people, especially other trans people. His book is intended to serve as a resource for anyone—especially parents—who wants to be supportive of a trans person in their lives but isn’t sure what to do or say, wants to build a better support system, or wants to learn how to be a good ally. His book begins with definitions to help readers understand the right words to use, and each section includes FAQs. For example, the book details which questions are appropriate to ask. Greene also offers parents practical ways to help their trans child when they want to change their name or if they encounter bigotry and discrimination. This title also guides parents of trans children through processing their own feelings and fears, handling religion-centered debates, and protecting their own mental and emotional health.
VERDICT A thorough and useful guide for all readers, but parents of trans kids will especially benefit from this resource.
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