“With heartfelt empathy, Nico Lang uncovers the human stories overshadowed by political rhetoric, showcasing the struggles and resilience of transgender youth amidst adversity while simultaneously amplifying their voices, which are all too often silenced.”

— JAZZ JENNINGS, author of Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen and I Am Jazz

“An urgently necessary book. By allowing trans teens to tell their stories themselves, Lang has given them—and by extension, all of us—a great gift.”

— HUGH RYAN, award-winning author of When Brooklyn Was Queer

“Lang weaves this broad bleak terrain with warm insights and a clear immediacy of message. Expansive and compassionate.”

— G ABE DUNN, New York Times bestselling author of I Hate Everyone But You

“Lang proves how rich the discourse is when trans youth take their rightful place at the center of their narratives.”

— RAQUEL WILLIS, activist, and author of The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation

“With humor and compassion, Lang shows trans teenagers as they really are: kids trying their best.”

— MAIA KOBABE, author of Gender Queer: A Memoir

“An absolute must-read. An evocative and authentic story that is intimate and illuminating.”

— RODRIGO HENG-LEHTINEN, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equity

“Lang’s excellent reporting reminds us all of our shared humanity.”

— BRIAN K. BOND, CEO, PFLAG National

“A master class in journalism as a force for change.”

— SAMANTHA ALLEN, author of Real Queer America

“An incredibly important, humane account.”

— GARRARD CONLEY, New York Times bestselling author of Boy Erased: A Memoir