Recs if you like Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution...

nonfiction about transgender history

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!

memoirs, anthologies, graphic novels etc. - anything goes as long as it's nonfiction about the trans & queer experience

memoirs, anthologies, graphic novels etc. - anything goes as long as it's nonfiction about the trans & queer experience

So much LGBTQ+ history! A lot of this is centered in the US, though there are some exceptions and I'm trying to grow it all the time. Note that I have an HIV / AIDS list that a lot of queer history, especially around the 80s + 90s. So check that one out for more

Books on my TBR with LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.

history / theory books i have on my tbr!!

Non-fiction books by trans people that I have read, or are on my tbr

Books that feature Trans* Characters or Non-Fiction about Trans People (Ongoing project). Disclaimer: I haven't read all of these books yet, if there is an issue with the book/author, let me know. German and English

a masterlist of non-fiction books (including memoirs) on Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. many of these are from my classes in university. however, I have not read all the books on this list, so some are included based on the summary, reviews, and of course your suggestions!

Collection of queer history nonfiction books, either focused on a time period or on a particular historical figure.

gender studies theoretical works for those who wish to delve into this field!! (BEWARE! it acts as umbrella term for many other fields, therefore it's immensely extensive😭)

A thoughtful, diverse mix of transgender voices: memoirs, testimonies, and memoir-style narratives that illuminate lived experiences, challenges, and courage.

Non-fiction books inspired by the sound clip: "And remember, kids - the next time somebody tells you, 'the government wouldn't do that'. Oh, yes they would."

my go to recommendations for feminist theory and education.

A bit of history, non-fiction, and possibly fiction if i think it belongs in this list.