Reading Guides
Curated pathways through the site
Reading Guides gather my essays, interviews, reviews, and reference material around a single theme, so you can explore a topic in depth rather than piece by piece. Choose a guide to begin.
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New to the site or to trans topics? Start with these essential pieces.
7 piecesEssential Reading
The definitive, must-read articles across every topic.
7 piecesFood For Thought
Essays and analysis — my thoughts and opinions on gender, identity, and the wider conversation.
19 piecesObservations
First-hand essays drawn from encounters and experiences I have lived and witnessed.
7 piecesLGBTQ History
Milestones, historical figures, and the moments that shaped LGBTQ life.
7 piecesPolitics & Public Policy
Rights, legislation, and the public debate affecting transgender people.
16 piecesMedia & Representation
Film, television, and books, and how trans lives are portrayed.
19 piecesSociety & Culture
Everyday culture, community, and social commentary.
17 piecesCommon questions
What are the reading guides?
Curated collections that organize the site’s essays, interviews, and reporting by theme, so you can explore a topic in depth rather than one article at a time.
How are they organized?
By subject — Society & Culture, Media & Representation, Politics & Public Policy, LGBTQ History, and more — each with its own guide page.