From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and non-binary writers of color, sharing stories of joy, sorrow, anger, and self-discovery.

Featuring seventeen essays from trans people of color—writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens—Both/And explores what it means to live as trans or gender non-conforming today.

Popular authors such as Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, and Meredith Talusan share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a range of emerging literary talents.

Each story is told with honesty, authenticity, and beauty. A non-binary molecular biologist has nightmares about their estranged father passing away. A writer visits a stranger when she discovers her female identity. And a woman vacations with her wife in Hawaii, where she connects with the fire goddess within her. These stories depict real trans lives from the perspectives of trans people, at a time when these viewpoints are more urgent and valuable than ever.

Inspired by Electric Literature’s groundbreaking series and edited by the first Black, openly trans editor-in-chief of a major literary publication, Both/And highlights and amplifies queer stories of joy, sorrow, anger, and self-discovery.

Pages: 240, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm