Jazz Jennings: Voice for LGBTQ Youth

by Ellen Rodger

Overview

A groundbreaking advocate for transgender youth and LGBTQ rights, Jazz Jennings is one of the first youth to speak publicly about her experiences as a transgender individual. A spokesperson, writer, and public figure, Jazz inspires all people to embrace themselves and be accepting of all people. Overcoming incredible struggles as a young transgender person, Jazz now uses her platform to make a difference in the LGBTQ community. A vocal advocate for equal rights, she co-founded the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation—all before the age of 15. Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778734239
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/15/2017
Series:	Remarkable Lives Revealed Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Jazz's Story 4

Chapter 1 Trapped in the Wrong Body 6

Chapter 2 Being Her Authentic Self 10

Chapter 3 Schoolgirl to Activist 16

Chapter 4 A Public Coming Out 20

Chapter 5 Jazz the TV Star and Activist 24

Writing Prompts 30

Learning More 31

Glossary 32

Index 32