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The Campaign for Southern Equality is set to host a special launch event for their new book, Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth, this Thursday, Sept. 26, at Carmichael’s Bookstore on 2720 Frankfort Avenue. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend, though RSVPs are encouraged.

Trans Kids, Our Kids, co-written by Alexis Stratton, Adam Polaski and Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, delves into the experiences of transgender youth and their families, as well as the advocates, healthcare providers and faith leaders who support them. The book published on Tuesday, Sept. 24

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At the event, attendees can expect a reading from the book, a panel discussion featuring co-authors Stratton and Polaski, cover designer Liz Williams and Oliver Hall from the Kentucky Health Justice Network (KHJN). A Q&A and book signing will follow.

Proceeds from book sales will go towards the Trans Youth Emergency Project, which aids families in navigating anti-transgender healthcare laws. Books will be available for purchase at the event through Carmichael’s or can be pre-ordered online. You can register for the event on the Campaign for Southern Equality’s website.

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