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In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation — Content Guide for Parents

By Emily CorbettUniversity Press of Mississippi2024ISBN 9781496852632
In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

"The first book-length work of its kind, In Transition: Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation examines the shift in the young adult book market towards increased representation of transgender characters and authors. Through a comprehensive exploration of historical conventions, genres, character diversity, and ideologies of trans representation, Emily Corbett traces the roots of trans literature from its beginnings in a cisgender-dominated publishing world to the recent rise in trans creators, characters, and implied readers. Corbett describes how trans-ness was initially perceived as an issue to be overcome by cisgender authors and highlights the ways in which the market has changed. Through careful analysis of texts that have until now received little scholarly attention, Corbett weaves together different theoretical approaches and fields of study to provide a map of the textual and cultural histories of this twenty-first-century publishing phenomenon. Focusing on trans authorship, authentic storytelling, and intersectional diversity, this book charts changing public attitudes, the YA book market, and the unique sociocultural moment in which these books are published. In Transition contributes new perspectives on the intersections of adolescence and trans-ness and sheds light on a dynamic subset of YA literature that has yet to receive sustained analysis"--

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  • Is In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation have sexual identity?

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  • Does In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation have gender roles?

    The book critiques traditional gender roles by examining how trans characters navigate their identities and relationships. It highlights the importance of representation in challenging societal norms regarding gender.

  • Does In Transition Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book discusses the representation of transgender characters in young adult literature, highlighting how these portrayals can challenge traditional narratives. Corbett critiques the framing of trans identities in literature, suggesting that some works treat these identities as mere plot twists for cisgender audiences, while others empower trans youth by depicting them as experts on their own experiences.