Both/And - Essays by Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Writers of Color

From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of color, sharing stories of joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery. Featuring fifteen new essays by trans people of color--spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens-- Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanais, Meredith Talusan, and J Wortham, share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul''s Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a host of rising literary talent. Each story is told with honesty, authenticity, and beauty. A nonbinary molecular biologist has nightmares about their estranged father transitioning. A writer revisits a casual hook-up when she discovered her womanhood. And a woman vacations in Hawaii with her wife, where she gets in touch with the fire goddess within. These stories depict real trans lives from trans points of view, at a time when these perspectives are most urgent and valuable. Inspired by Electric Literature''s groundbreaking series and edited by the first Black, openly trans editor-in-chief of a major literary publication, Both/And uplifts and amplifies stories of queer joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery.

Product details

• Authors: Electric Literature, Electric Literature, Denne Michele Norris
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.08.2025
• EAN: 9780063414372
• ISBN: 978-0-06-341437-2
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Mixed heritage / mixed race groups or people, Society and culture: general, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Sex and sexuality: advice and issues, Relating to Trans / Transgender people or gender minorities, LITERATURE: WOMEN'S LITERATURE, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Gender Studies, LITERATURE: GENERAL FICTION, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: Essays, LITERATURE: L G B T Q, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Essays, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: LGBTQ+, SOCIOLOGY: GENDER STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY: GENDER ROLES, WOMEN'S STUDIES: THEORY, LITERATURE: ESSAYS, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Race & Ethnic Relations, SELF-HELP: Gender & Sexuality, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: LGBTQ+, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Biracial & Multiracial Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Relating to peoples or groups of multiple heritage / culture, LITERARY CRITICISM: LGBTQ+, SOCIAL SCIENCE: LGBTQ+ Studies / Transgender Studies, Sociology / Gender Studies, Women's Studies / Theory