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Title: Jazz Jennings Hopes to Inspire Other Transgender Kids with New Picture Book
Post by: skin on September 18, 2014, 10:30:10 AM
Post by: skin on September 18, 2014, 10:30:10 AM
Tara Fowler, People
September 16, 2014
It's no surprise that growing up as a transgender kid wasn't easy for Jazz Jennings.
But the Florida-based teen made it through – and is sharing the lessons she learned with others.
Jennings, now 14, has coauthored a new children's book, I Am Jazz, and hopes it can assist other kids facing a similar struggle.
"I hope this book will help them to be who they are and stay true to themselves," Jennings tells PEOPLE. " I want them to know it's OK to be different and unique, and that they should be proud of themselves and who they are."
The book was released Sept. 4 and recaps the triumphs and hardships she faced on her transgender journey.
More: http://www.people.com/article/jazz-jennings-picture-book-transgender-kids (http://www.people.com/article/jazz-jennings-picture-book-transgender-kids)
September 16, 2014
It's no surprise that growing up as a transgender kid wasn't easy for Jazz Jennings.
But the Florida-based teen made it through – and is sharing the lessons she learned with others.
Jennings, now 14, has coauthored a new children's book, I Am Jazz, and hopes it can assist other kids facing a similar struggle.
"I hope this book will help them to be who they are and stay true to themselves," Jennings tells PEOPLE. " I want them to know it's OK to be different and unique, and that they should be proud of themselves and who they are."
The book was released Sept. 4 and recaps the triumphs and hardships she faced on her transgender journey.
More: http://www.people.com/article/jazz-jennings-picture-book-transgender-kids (http://www.people.com/article/jazz-jennings-picture-book-transgender-kids)
Title: Re: Jazz Jennings Hopes to Inspire Other Transgender Kids with New Picture Book
Post by: gennee on September 18, 2014, 12:45:31 PM
Post by: gennee on September 18, 2014, 12:45:31 PM
I wish Jazz success in promoting her book. I pray that many children will be encouraged by her success and triumph over adversity..
:)
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Title: Re: Jazz Jennings Hopes to Inspire Other Transgender Kids with New Picture Book
Post by: Rachelicious on September 18, 2014, 02:09:48 PM
Post by: Rachelicious on September 18, 2014, 02:09:48 PM
Quote from: gennee on September 18, 2014, 12:45:31 PM
I wish Jazz success in promoting her book. I pray that many children will be encouraged by her success and triumph over adversity..
:)
I concur, you put it succinctly!