![]() We push back against the removal of books that center trans stories and authors and share a list of frequently banned books with trans stories in the hopes that we can bring visibility to these books as we continue the fight to freely read them in schools and libraries!īelow are some commonly banned books of trans stories: 1. ![]() Today, and every day after, these stories deserve a place on the shelf where they can be read by those seeking to see themselves and to understand others. This is particularly telling given the underrepresentation of trans stories in publishing and in classroom and school libraries. In national efforts to ban books and restrict content with LGBTQ+ characters and themes, stories featuring transgender individuals and characters are commonly challenged and banned, making up about 9% of banned books. ![]() This Friday, PEN America acknowledges International Transgender Day of Visibility and celebrates transgender authors and illustrators and creatives. ![]()
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