Publisher Description
Real talk about transgender experiences from Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik In this fabulous, fashion-forward guide, transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik discuss the ins and outs of being transgender with their honest, hilarious, and GORGEOUS tales of what it means to be true to oneself-and they've picked up a few friends along the way. Whether you're embarking on your own transgender journey or seeking the knowledge to be the best ally you can be, there is something to be learned from every story they tell. Join the conversation with Gigi and Gottmik as they get real with discussions on: · the gender and sexuality spectrums · the experience of coming out · navigating gendered public restrooms · parenting transgender children · the concepts of physical and internal transitions · tips and tricks for more masculine or feminine features · cosmetic and confirmation surgery The T Guide also includes anecdotes and advice from advocates, allies, and activists across the gender spectrum. Contributors include U.S. Senator Sarah McBride, musician Adam Lambert, and the iconic Paris Hilton.
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About the Authors
Swan Huntley earned her MFA from Columbia University. She has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and the Ragdale Foundation.
GISELLE LOREN LAZZARATO, born Gregory Allan Lazzarato, better known as Gigi Gorgeous, is a model, actress, and internet personality. She came out as a transgender woman in 2013, and maintained her public image and YouTube channel during and after her transition. Lazzarato has also appeared on a number of television shows including Access Hollywood, Good Work, and Project Runway: All Stars, along with starring as herself in the popular online reality show The Avenue for three years. She was awarded the LogoTV Trailblazing Social Creator Award in 2014 for her advocacy on behalf of LGBT youth. She also teamed up with Miley Cyrus for Happy Hippie Foundation’s Marie Claire "#InstaPride” campaign. In 2017, the documentary This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous, starring Lazzarato and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Kopple, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an MTV movie award, and Lazzarato was named to the Time Magazine list of the 25 most influential people on the Internet.