The T is Not Silent: new and selected poems

About this book

The title The T is Not Silent was derived from a quote by Janet Mock. She and I were both at a convening hosted by the Arcus Foundation where she is on the board. We were doing our introductionsthere were Transgender activists from all across the country in the roomand she said The T is no longer going to be silent and I immediately thought Thats going to be the title of my next book. Visibility in the Trans community is increasing dramatically. Ultimately this book is an effort to create understanding and awareness of a marginalized community. A community that is invisible to most and vilified by some. A community that is traumatized by the constant threat of violence as well as unemployment housing instability and discrimination in multiple areas of social and economic life. A community that is also creative beautiful and resilient.