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Beyond Magenta presents six individual narratives from teenagers who are transgender, offering candid reflections on identity, family dynamics, and the emotional and physical aspects of coming to terms with gender. The book intersperses portraits and family photographs to bring the stories to life, underscoring the authenticity and immediacy of each voice.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Susan Kuklin
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