Young Queer America by Maxwell Poth

Young Queer America by Maxwell Poth

Get to know real queer kids from all over the country-these inspiring stories of LGBTQ+ youth, written in their own words, provide crucial snapshots of what it's really like to grow up trans or queer in America. Photographer and activist Maxwell Poth has traveled all over the United States, inviting LBGTQ+ youth to share their stories as part of Project Contrast, a nonprofit that amplifies these voices and connects kids and families with the resources they need to survive and thrive. This book collects the stories and portraits of 75 queer kids and teenagers from fifteen different states. In their own words, these young people share the challenges they've faced coming out or coming to terms with their own identities; they write about their families, their schoolmates, their teachers, and the queer community they've found throughout their journeys; and they offer messages of love and support to their LGBTQ+ peers. Featuring a foreword by trans actress and model Isis King, this book sends a powerful message to the many LGBTQ kids growing up in small towns who feel isolated: We see you, we love you, you are not alone.

Maxwell Poth is a queer portrait photographer and photojournalist based in Los Angeles. In 2017, he started Project Contrast, a nonprofit aimed at amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ youth across America and lowering the rate of teen suicide in rural queer communities. Isis King is an actress, model, and activist known for breaking ground as the first trans woman to compete on America's Next Top Model and for her role in the 2021 TV series With Love . King is based in Los Angeles.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781797214412
ISBN 10	1797214411
Title	Young Queer America
Author	Maxwell Poth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Chronicle Books
Year published	2023-06-08
Number of pages	272
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.