Gender and Teens

12–99 years * £12.99 * Jan 2021 * PB * 20+ B&W photographs * ISBN: 9781787754959

Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum Edited by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker Foreword by Tim Sigsworth MBE

Based on the hugely popular Coming Out Stories podcast, this empowering, humorous and deeply honest book invites you to share one of the most important moments in many LGBTQ+ people’s lives.

From JP coming out to his reflection in the mirror, to Jacob coming out to their Mum over email, from Christine knowing she was trans as a young child, to Kerry coming out as a lesbian in her late thirties, all of the real life stories in this book show you there is no right or wrong way to come out, whatever your age and whatever your background.

Whether you’re gay, pan, queer, bi, trans, non-binary, or an ally, this uplifting go-to resource is filled with helpful advice and tips on what to expect, and inspirational quotes from leading LGBTQ+ figures, to help you live your life as your most authentic self. Welcome to the family!

“This is written with so much heart. It’s full of love and hope and liberation. Even the tougher stories are told with strength and the potential for change. This book is so vital, it’ll be a talisman for so many, a beacon, a path out of the shadows. It should be in every school and home, to reach out to those in need, or those remembering their own journey. It made me cry, it made me hoot, it made me rage, and it made me think. I think, really, I learnt from this.”

– Russell T Davies, writer of Channel 4’s It’s a Sin, and writer/producer of Queer as Folk

12–18 years * £12.99 * Apr 2021 * PB * ISBN: 9781787751712

The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum Erin Ekins

In this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey, and also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out.

Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a must-read for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.

– SEND Support (@SENDsupportuk) Disability Consultancy and Training