Three smiling young people put arms on each other's shoulders and look out at the moon over a mountainous landscape.
Blog

What is gender euphoria?

What is gender euphoria? Gender euphoria is defined as the satisfaction or joy caused when someone’s gender experience or expression aligns with their gender identity, rather than with the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender euphoria is often understood as “the opposite” of gender dysphoria – a clinical term that refers to feelings of discomfort or distress caused by a disconnect between someone’s gender identity and the gender they were assigned at birth.  This terminology is typically used to describe experiences among transgender and nonbinary individuals. However, people of all identities can experience gender euphoria – both within and…
George M. Johnson
Blog

George M. Johnson Is Writing The Roadmap For Black LGBTQ Representation

Amidst a wave of book bans sweeping the nation, George M. Johnson (they/them), award-winning author of the New York Times Bestselling 2020 young adult memoir “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” is ready to fight against everybody trying to silence Black queer writers.  It was in September of last year when George first heard their memoir was being banned in a county in Kansas City, MO. Initially, they laughed about it. Within four weeks, their memoir was being contested in schools and libraries in eight states, and as of now, the number has risen to 19.  George’s laughter then turned to action.…