Our hosts, Chris and Amy, feel very lucky to have gotten to read Kyle Lukoff’s A World Worth Saving this month! This middle school grade-level read follows the journey of A, a trans Jewish teenage boy on a quest to save his friends from forces far more sinister than he could have ever imagined. A’s story is enlightening to anyone not familiar with the trans experience and demands to be read for its honest portrayals of trans identity, as well as the hardships and victories of trans youth. You will be a better person for having read this book - we know that we are.
Due to the topics present in A World Worth Saving, as well as some of its more difficult themes, this episode contains discussions centering around misgendering, suicide amongst trans youth, and many other hardships our trans youth here in the USA and around the world face on a daily basis. Please listen only if you are able to safely hear these types of topics being discussed. Chris and Amy know they still have room to grow, and are welcome to hearing feedback both positive and constructive.
NOTE: Due to circumstances out of our control, the interview with Kyle had to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates on when that will be released!
Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.
If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!
Time Stamps:
~ 9:20 - That’s So Gay
~ 16:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)
~ 25:00 - Synopsis
~ 41:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory
~ 1:40:00 - Book Club Questions
~ 1:54:15 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions
~ 1:59:15 - Sign Off
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