Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen

ISBN: 039955467X

Author: Jennings, Jazz

Condition: New

Celebrate Pride every day with the teen advocate, trailblazer, and reality show star Jazz Jennings-one of Time Magazine's "25 Most Influential Teens" of the year. In this groundbreaking memoir, she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths through sharing her very public transgender journey."Jazz is one of the transgender community's most important activists." -Cosmopolitan"A role model for teens everywhere." -SeventeenAt the age of five, Jazz Jenningss transition to life as a girl put her in the public spotlight after she shared her story on national television. Shes since become one of the most recognizable and prominent advocates for transgender teens, through her TV show, interviews, and social media.Jazzs openness has led to bullying and mistreatment from those who dont understand her choices. Shes fought for the right to use the girls bathroom and to play on a girls soccer team, paving the way for others. And in this book, Jazz faces an even greater struggle-dealing with the physical and social stresses of being a teen. But being on the front lines of trans activism doesn't stop Jazz from experiencing the joys of growing up, from day camp to first dates.Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. This remarkable memoir is a testament to the power of accepting yourself, learning to live an authentic life, and helping everyone to embrace their own truths.