When Travis Alabanza speaks, it is with the calm composure of somebody who is done seeking approval. Here, we speak to Travis Alabanza about their world building process and what writing this book has meant to them. We’ve seen such a boost in trans literature but often, what’s recorded is those who are white or binary, trans or from wealthy backgrounds or all of the above. But the book is opening a conversation on how the gender binary affects all of us. I picked phrases which feel really specific to me, but also ones I think a lot of LGBTQ+ people have heard.

Source: The Times August 12, 2022 15:44 UTC