Last Updated: March 12, 2026
A first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of trans and gender nonconforming elders of color–from leading activists to artists to ordinary citizens–who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations, and acts of resistance.
American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives
by Robert W. Fieseler
For nearly a decade, the Florida Legislature founded, funded, and supported the Johns Committee — an organization using the cover of communism to viciously attack members of the NAACP and queer professors and students. Spearheaded by Charley Johns, a multi-term politician in a gerrymandered legislature, the Committee was determined to eliminate any threats to the state’s white, conservative regime. A propulsive, human-centered drama, with fascinating insight into Florida politics, American Scare is a page-turning reckoning of our racist and homophobic past — and its chilling parallels to today.
Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
by Tourmaline
Black trans luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQ+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy.
Both/and: Essays by Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Writers of Color
edited by Denne Michele Norris
Featuring seventeen essays by trans people of color–spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens–Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today.
Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This
by Rebecca Minor
With compassionate insights, evidence-based research, and practical advice, this groundbreaking book provides the clarity and reassurance needed to navigate the complex journey of raising trans and gender-expansive children.