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Trans Rights Readathon Suggestions (masterlist)
Reading suggestions for the Trans Rights Readathon! (Any year of course). Books with trans characters of any label (or any non-cis gender identity) by trans/non-cis authors. I have not read all the books in this list. Feel free to name your fave books by trans authors in the comments!
books your pretentious friend has heard of
Queer Anthologies
Short story, essays, comics, and/or poetry collections focusing on queer and trans folks. Please note: there are some collections listed where not every story is queer, but there is intersectionality, and since that is important, I have included them.
Trans, Genderqueer, Two-Spirit + Poetry Books
Poetry books written by trans, genderqueer, two spirit + writers.
Recommendations encouraged π³οΈββ§οΈπ«Άβ§οΈ
let me tell you my story
audiobooks where the narrator is the author! any book goes, no matter the genre. there may be multiple versions of the audiobook, but at least one version has the author as narrator. please suggest more in the comments!
Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill Poetry
Poetry books written by Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill poets.
Trans Poetry
A list of poetry collections by trans and non-binary authors.
This includes gender fluid, agender, two-spirit, and any other gender identities outside of the binary labels.
See my trans Rights readathon suggestions masterlist for more trans reads! π³οΈββ§οΈ
(Under construction π π§ many more books to be added! Suggestions welcome!)
Poetry by Black Writers
Poetry written by Black and/or African writers! Emphasis on intersectionality.
Gimme those queer tears poetry edition
Queer poetry to make you feel
queer poetry by bipoc
an ever-growing list of poetry collections by queer/trans black, indigenous, people of color. seek out audiobooks or narrative performances by the poets for a richer experience.
always open to recommendations, not always vetted for content.
Poetry and Poetic Prose to Fit a Mood
Sometimes a simple poem can say it all. If youβre feeling angry, introspective, emotional, need a laugh, or just want a good quote, a poem can be a good place to turn to for quick validation. This is a list of some of my favorites from my collection that Iβve really enjoyed. Itβs by no means exhaustive and runs the gamut of fun to melancholy.
The Poetics of Liberation
Craft Exploration: Towards the Imagined
