Being Jazz
My Life as a (Transgender) Teen
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Publisher Description
Celebrate Pride every day with the teen advocate, trailblazer, and reality show star Jazz Jennings—one of Time Magazine's "25 Most Influential Teens" of the year. In this groundbreaking memoir, she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths through sharing her very public transgender journey.
"Jazz is one of the transgender community's most important activists." —Cosmopolitan
"A role model for teens everywhere." —Seventeen
At the age of five, Jazz Jennings’s transition to life as a girl put her in the public spotlight after she shared her story on national television. She’s since become one of the most recognizable and prominent advocates for transgender teens, through her TV show, interviews, and social media.
Jazz’s openness has led to bullying and mistreatment from those who don’t understand her choices. She’s fought for the right to use the girls’ bathroom and to play on a girls’ soccer team, paving the way for others. And in this book, Jazz faces an even greater struggle—dealing with the physical and social stresses of being a teen. But being on the front lines of trans activism doesn't stop Jazz from experiencing the joys of growing up, from day camp to first dates.
Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. This remarkable memoir is a testament to the power of accepting yourself, learning to live an authentic life, and helping everyone to embrace their own truths.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This memoir by the young transgender activist and YouTube star is a portrait of courage and grace. Born in a boy’s body, Jazz Jennings began expressing herself as a transgender person before she entered preschool. She outlines the small and huge battles her parents fought as they supported their child in transitioning to living as a girl. Being Jazz is educational and eye-opening, but it’s also funny and heartwarming, a book you’ll want to share with the young people in your life.
Customer Reviews
Expressions
To be honest I'm straight and young but I feel as if jazz is true to herself and tbh I feel many people will be inspired.
I learned a lot
I found this to be a very touching book about a girl who was born in a boy’s body. It caused me to have more empathy for everyone. We are to quick to judge others without understanding their story. I am a better person because I read the book.
Dave Fisher
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This is an awesome book to better understand what transgender ppl go trough and why they are who they are 😍😘❤️🥰