Awards and HonorsPW’s Best Books of 2014, Young Adult; Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2014; Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2014, Nonfiction; Booklist Editors’ Choice 2014, Nonfiction, Older Readers; Winner, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, 2015; 2015 Stonewall Award, Honor Book; 2015 Rainbow List, YA Nonfiction; 2015 Lambda Literary Award Finalist; 2014 Cybils Awards Finalist, Nonfiction for Young Adults; Booklist Top 10 LGBTQ for Youth; 2015 Flora Stieglitz Award Winner
In this diverse collection of personal histories, six teens speak candidly about how being transgender or gender-neutral has affected their lives. Note to reader. Author's note about process of creating the book. Information about the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. Q&A with Dr. Manel Silva, Clinical Director of the HOTT Program. Information about Proud Theater. Glossary. Resources. Full-color and black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out
Level Mature Young Adult Plus
Pages Count 192
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Gender identity. Societal norms. Personal testimony. Family life. Bullying. Adolescence.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile HL600L
Trim Size 7 1/2" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2014-02-10
JLG Release Date May 2014
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.