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Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the reminiscence of trans people whose lives have been misplaced in acts of anti-trans violence. The previous few years have seen a rise in anti-trans violence, a devastating and terrifying actuality. There are a lot of methods everybody can assist the queer group all yr lengthy, however Trans Day of Remembrance can also be alternative to learn or revisit works by trans and nonbinary authors.
From superbly illustrated collections of poetry to forcing fiction novels to poignant memoirs, this checklist has one thing any reader at any stage can take pleasure in. We have included names of staple pioneering trans authors, in addition to some contemporary faces we hope to introduce you to.
Whether or not you might be part of the LGBTQ+ group, a loyal ally, or somebody trying to reside by means of the lenses of those well-written authors, this checklist is one thing you’ll be able to (and may) return to past Trans Day of Remembrance.
— Extra reporting by Lena Felton