Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences, edited by Alex Iantaffi, reads like being in a room surrounded by countless vulnerable conversations, each distinct from the next yet bound by the realities of life within an intersectional identity so often suppressed by the world. This anthology will no doubt change - and likely save - lives. I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to read, review and share my love for it.

‘If you’re reading this as a trans and disabled person, I hope you find pieces of you in these pages, no matter how small, and if you feel lonely or isolated, maybe these pages might help you feel a little less so’  (from the introduction).

As a non-binary disabled person, I certainly found small pieces of myself scattered throughout these pages, particularly within reflections on a neuro(queer) identity and on the central theme of the cruciality of community. Within many essays, I undeniably saw traces of others in my community and, beyond that, I found myself learning so much from the range of experiences and identities so vastly different from my own. 

Within this collection, you will find reflections on plurality and liminality, all the way through to rejection and defying binaries. Though this is undoubtedly a difficult and heart-wrenching read at times, I cannot recommend it widely enough. Collections such as this are how we grow and learn individually, yes, but more importantly, together. Essays such as these are a vital part of how we come together to build a safer, freer future for all. 

I will end with a quote from Shanna Katz Kattari that perfectly encapsulates this book. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.