What's the T? with Juno Dawson & Special Guests

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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Stonewall ambassador, bestselling author and former PSHE teacher Juno Dawson as she talks about her new book What’s the T? along with special guests including award-winning writer, model and contributor Jamie Windust, and the book’s amazing illustrator, Soofiya. Tackling the complex realities of growing up trans and/or non-binary with honesty and humour, this is the no-nonsense guide to all things trans and/or non-binary for teens, full of fun, frankness, and heart. Chaired by Beth Goodyear, this event was filmed live at the 2021 Edinburgh International Book Festival. The interviewer was on stage, in the venue, and the participants took part remotely.

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