What's the T?

Discover what it means to be a young transgender or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this frank and funny guide for 14+ teens, from the author of THIS BOOK IS GAY. In WHAT'S THE T?, Stonewall ambassador, bestselling trans author and former PSHE teacher Juno Dawson defines a myriad of labels and identities and offers uncensored advice on coming out, sex and relationships with her trademark humour and lightness of touch. Juno has also invited her trans and non-binary friends to make contributions, ensuring this inclusive book reflects as many experiences as possible, and features the likes of Travis Alabanza and Jay Hulme.

The companion title to the groundbreaking THIS BOOK IS GAY, WHAT'S THE T? tackles the complex realities of growing up trans with honesty and humour, and is joyfully illustrated by gender non-conforming artist Soofiya.

“A positive, honest and utterly essential read for everyone”

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Juno Dawson (Author)

Unapologetically bold and razor-sharp - you'll know a Juno Dawson novel from the very first line.

Juno Dawson is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian.

Juno's critically acclaimed novels include the London Collection: CLEAN, WONDERLAND and the YA Book Prize winning MEAT MARKET, and non-fiction titles THIS BOOK IS GAY and WHAT'S THE T? She has appeared on Pointless Celebrities, BBC Women's Hour, ITV News, This Morning and Newsnight. An occasional actress and model, Juno appeared in the BBC's I MAY DESTROY YOU (2020), Holby City (2021) and was the face of Jecca Cosmetics Play Pots campaign.

Juno now lives in Brighton and is a part of the queer cabaret collective known as CLUB SILENCIO. Juno is also a School Role Model for the charity STONEWALL.

Soofiya (Illustrator)

Soofiya's illustration and design work is centred on commentary on gender, race, politics and bodies. They speak, teach and lead workshops across the UK in museums, galleries, schools and universities. Their work has been featured in the likes of the Guardian, the Independent and Metro, and has been showcased at the Tate Modern.

Discover what it means to be a young transgender or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this frank and funny guide for 14+ teens, from the author of THIS BOOK IS GAY . In WHAT'S THE T? , Stonewall ambassador, bestselling trans author and former PSHE teacher Juno Dawson defines a myriad of labels and identities and offers uncensored advice on coming out, sex and relationships with her trademark humour and lightness of touch. Juno has also invited her trans and non-binary friends to make contributions, ensuring this inclusive book reflects as many experiences as possible, and features the likes of Travis Alabanza and Jay Hulme. The companion title to the groundbreaking THIS BOOK IS GAY , WHAT'S THE T? tackles the complex realities of growing up trans with honesty and humour, and is joyfully illustrated by gender non-conforming artist Soofiya.

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