My Sister

”[An] unsparingly candid story of one transgender woman’s transition.”–Booklist“Fiercely honest, this book not only chronicles a harrowing journey to self-acceptance; it also celebrates an interpersonal love that transcends the bounds of blood and family. Bold, raw, and courageous.”–Kirkus“Heart-wrenching…What makes My Sister special is not only the way it addresses trans identities with such care – educating readers in a respectful and non-condescending way – but also the way it balances a trans person’s journey with the corresponding journey that her family must take to embrace her as she is…An important, informative and captivating read that chronicles two strong women learning to love one another.”–Associated Press“Selenis and Marizol Leyva have crafted a moving and searingly honest portrait of what it means to lead an authentic life. By turns poignant and anguishing, the story of Marizol’s journey as she fights to become who she was always meant to be will capture your imagination, but it is the immutable bond between sisters that, in the end, will break your heart.”–Kate Mulgrew, author of How to Forget and Born with Teeth“The spellbinding fusion of two sisters’ fierce voices gives us this groundbreaking memoir about the fight to love and be loved as we are. My Sister is a must read for our fractured era, evoking the power of bridges to knock down the barriers that separate us – from ourselves and one another. It’s fast-paced and beautifully real.”–Jean Guerrero, Emmy-winning journalist and author of Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir

Marizol Leyva is a transgender model, cook, and activist from the Bronx. She has been featured in a cooking segment for Telemundo’s Adictivo TV and in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Latina Magazine, Time magazine’s Motto, and People magazine’s Latina Love Project Series. Together with Selenis, she was awarded the Anti-Violence Project’s 2016 Courage Award and the Stonewall Community Foundation’s 2016 Vision Award for inspiring visibility, advocacy and outspoken support for the transgender community. She lives in New York City.