The Gender Friend: A 102 Guide to Gender Identity

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding gender, covering topics such as pronouns, social and physical transition, being a good ally, and finding gender euphoria. It is written by a young black queer trans adult and provides self-reflective exercises, personal anecdotes, and example scenarios to help readers become the best gender allies they can be.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

If you picked up this book from the shelf, you're likely interested in learning more about gender. You could be in the earliest stages of questioning, newly out, well into your transition, or an ally hoping to receive some extra tips and tricks. No matter your starting point, you're in the right place.


Moving beyond pronouns, the basics of social and physical transition, and how to be a good ally, this definitive guide explores the ins and outs of gender - from affirming language, how to explore and question gender, coming out to parents, finding gender euphoria, supporting loved ones, and yourself, and advice on what not to say - to help you understand the nuances of gender and the lived realities of trans people. With self-reflective exercises, personal anecdotes, and example scenarios, this book will teach you the secrets to becoming the best gender ally you can be.


Written by a young black queer trans adult, this empowering and contemporary guide is your gender friend who is ready to actively listen, advise you as needed, and provide you with support as you grow as an ally, or approach the next steps in your own unique gender journey. Welcome to the gender book you've been waiting for.

Weight: 140g
Dimension: 196 x 128 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839973574