The T in LGBT: Everything you need to know about being trans

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Jamie's extraordinarily wonderful wife, Shaaba, also pops in now and again to give advice to the allies who may read the book. This is a great detail as sometimes people find it easier to listen to another ally rather than their own trans loved one (Listen to trans voices though, please, it's important). Unfortunately, trans 'issues' are a big thing at the moment. I say unfortunately because this isn't really that good a thing. Yes, some things are getting easier for trans people, but on a whole we're having to watch our rights, our legality, and our very existence debated, debased, and dissected on an almost daily basis. The Independent Press Standards Organisation has found that there has been an over 400% increase in articles talking about trans people in the last decade. Fantastic! This Book Is Gay was a VERY important book for me in my adolescence and I’m hoping this book can do the same for others.

That being said, if you’ve spent much time in or around the trans community, this information may all be familiar to you. As someone who has been in the LGBT+ community for over 5 years and involved with the trans community for over 2, the only really new information for me was in the chapter on surgeries which had more details than I had heard before. Dating apps are so varied. Many mainstream ones allow you to share that you’re trans publicly on your profile, if that’s something you want to do. For apps that don’t have this as a feature, some trans people choose to share this anyway in their bios. Some apps have the aim of being trans-friendly and inclusive – but do keep in mind that this doesn’t mean every individual using the app will be trans-inclusive, even if the company has this ethos. It’s very very very very introductory and basic information (which is the goal) so it’s perfect for people starting the Trans journey or people wanting to start their own education. I loved all of the different interviews and snippets of other Trans people around the world sharing their experience. It added a great element. I also love the writing style of Dawson as they talk at the reader and give information directly. It was a very easy and light read. Very very entertaining!! Written in a very colloquial and mostly lighthearted style, this book seems to aim at a slightly younger audience. This isn't a complaint -many people start questioning their gender in their teens, and a 'Trans 101' book such as this, that doesn't weigh itself down with scientific lingo, is much more accessible than most other options. Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens from the bestselling author of This Book is Gay.

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This is a great overview book for people who are interested in knowing about the trans experience. The book has tidbits for trans folks as well as allies. Juno grew up in West Yorkshire, writing imaginary episodes of Doctor Who. She later turned her talent to journalism, interviewing luminaries such as Steps and Atomic Kitten before writing a weekly serial in a Brighton newspaper. In 2015, Juno announced her intention to undergo gender transition and live as a woman. Juno also wrote the bestselling non-fiction guide to life for young LGBT people, THIS BOOK IS GAY. In 2016 a follow-up, MIND YOUR HEAD, featured everything a young person needs to know about mental health. I want to welcome you to The T in LGBT where you can explore and learn about so many topics surrounding gender identity: realising you're trans, starting hormones, considering surgery, and everything in between. Whether you're questioning your own identity and are looking for advice on certain stages of transition, or whether you're wanting to learn about the trans experience to support someone or understand allyship, I hope this book can be your one-stop guide to everything trans related.

What's The T? covers a wide variety of topics, all of which play a part in the trans experience. These range from things like realising that you're trans and what to do next, to the trials of dating and romance whilst trans, and even information and resources for parents and loved ones of trans people who want to be more supportive and accommodating. Anyone who has watched Jamie’s journey on YouTube will not be disappointed. He has a light touch and warm charm that really shines through in this reading. Jaime has a casual and humorous tone that makes the book feel really accessible while also not shying away from difficult topics.As a fan of Juno Dawson from both her YA novels and her other titles such as 'This Book is Gay' and 'The Gender Games' - her new book 'What's The T?' doesn't disappoint.