Enter to win The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Trans and Non-Binary Students Thrive!

Enter to win The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Trans and Non-Binary Students Thrive! To enter the contest, fill out the form below between Friday, April 19, and Friday, May 10.

The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non- Binary Students Thrive offers a tested framework for educators to use in their journeys to creating inclusive classrooms and education environments for transgender and non-binary students. Centered on a framework of four principles - educate, affirm, include, and disrupt - this book provides a new way of thinking about inclusivity in the classroom, as well as practical ways to foster students' sense of belonging.

This handbook is specifically designed to empower educators and create inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students in schools. Vanessa's personal journey as a mother of a transgender child and Rebecca's expertise as an LGBTQ+ advocate and educator combine to provide a unique and compelling perspective on LGBTQ+ education.

"An important text for educators, parents, and those seeking to build safe and supportive communities for young people - and thankfully, it's also a well-written, superbly organized, optimistic and loving one."
John King
Former US Secretary of Education Chancellor SUNY University System

About the Authors

Vanessa Ford (she/her) is an award-winning educator and author. Her children's book, Calvin, won the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for Best Children's Book. Ford was a classroom teacher for 14 years in DC Public Schools and her advocacy has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Newsweek and NPR. She was a founding member of The Human Rights Campaign's Parents for Transgender Equality Council and sat for 2 years on the board of the National Center for Transgender Equality. She lives with her husband and two children, one of whom is trans, near Boston. Learn more about Vanessa's work at www.jrandvanessaford.com

Rebecca Kling (she/her) is a nationally-known transgender activist and advocate for equal rights. She is the co-owner of the social impact consulting firm Better World Collaborative and previously served as the Education Programming Director at the National Center for Transgender Equality. Rebecca is also currently on the leadership team of Harbor Camps, a camp for transgender and gender variant youth, and she taught middle and high school theater for years. Her advocacy has been featured in the Washington Post, the Guardian, and elsewhere. She lives in Chicago with her two cats. You can learn more about Rebecca's work at www.rebeccakling.com and www.betterworldcollaborative.com.

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