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Beyond the Gender Binary

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Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon is a thought-provoking work that challenges the rigid perceptions of gender. The author explores the concept of identity beyond the conventional male and female binary, offering insights into their own experiences as a gender non-conforming individual. Aimed at younger audiences, the book encourages understanding, empathy, and acceptance of diverse gender identities.
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You might like this book if you want to explore themes of gender identity and inclusivity, presented in an engaging and accessible way for young readers. It beautifully challenges traditional gender norms and encourages empathy and understanding for those who live beyond the binary, providing insight into personal experiences and broader societal issues.

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Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.

Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us.

In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.

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Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award

"When reading this book, all I feel is kindness." — Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter

"Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself." — Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theatre performer

Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves" — Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club

"A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"An affirming, thoughtful read for all ages." — School Library Journal, starred review

In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.

Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this instalment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full colour. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination.

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Beyond the Gender Binary is praised for sparking a crucial conversation about the limitations and damage of rigid gender norms. Reviewers commend Alok Vaid-Menon for their insightful and compassionate approach, describing the book as a beacon of hope and education for understanding and respecting non-binary identities. It is seen as an empowering guide that encourages self-love and expands the understanding of gender, resonating with people of all ages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593094655

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin Workshop

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 159.0mm

Weight: 96g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Alok Vaid-Menon is a gender non-conforming writer, performance artist, and public speaker who has been featured by HBO, MTV, NBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, and more. Their creative challenge to the gender binary has been celebrated around the world. Ashley Lukashevsky is an illustrator and visual artist born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, currently based in Los Angeles. Ashley uses illustration and art as tools to strengthen social movements against systemic racism, sexism, and anti-immigrant policy. She aims to tear down these systems of oppression through first envisioning and drawing a world without them. Her clients include Refinery29, Broadly, The Washington Post, Planned Parenthood, Girls Who Code, GOOD magazine, Brooklyn magazine, ACLU, Red Bull, Snapchat, Air Jordan, and Logo TV. Ashley is also the illustrator of the best-selling Antiracist Baby, by Ibram X. Kendi.

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