Enter to win Two Spirits, One Heart - A Mother, Her Transgender Son, and Their Journey to Love and Acceptance

Enter to win Two Spirits, One Heart - A Mother, Her Transgender Son, and Their Journey to Love and Acceptance by Marsha Aizumi, Aiden Takeo Aizumi. To enter the contest, fill out the form below between Tuesday, February 9, and Tuesday, March 2.

"Marsha shares her journey from fear and uncertainty to acceptance, support, and unconditional love of Aiden as he reconciled his gender identity…I recommend their co-written memoir Two Spirits, One Heart."-George Takei

When this book was first published in2012, it was the first book of its kind-mother, educator, and LGBT activist Marsha Aizumi shares her compelling story of parenting a young woman who came out as a lesbian, then transitioned to male. Two Spirits, One Heart chronicles Marsha's personal journey from fear, uncertainty, and sadness to eventual unconditional love, acceptance, and support of her child who struggled to reconcile his gender identity. Told with honesty and warmth, this book is a must-read for parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+individuals everywhere.

In the past decade. Marsha has traveled the world sharing her journey and joy of parenting her trans son to diverse places such as religious groups, colleges and LGBTQ+ and PFLAG organizations.

"Two Spirits, One Heart is honest and impactful, and I am immensely grateful to both Marsha and Aiden for sharing their personal journey with everyone.As Executive Director of PFLAG National-an organization focused on the journey of parents and families of LGBTQ+ people-I'm moved by Marsha's passion to make this world a better place for all people, and by her unwavering love for her trans child."

-Brian K. Bond, Executive Director. PFLAG National

"Marsha and Aiden have written a must-read book that has helped generate conversations around inclusion and the importance of support and allyship in the LGBTQ+ space. We would highly recommend providing copies for employees, especially for those active within Employee Resource Groups, as we have received endless positive feedback."

-Emma Hamm & Joseph Pawlicki,Co-Heads of Out+Ally ERG at Subaru of America, Inc.

About the Authors

Marsha Aizumi

Marsha Aizumi is an educator, motivational speaker, and advocate for the LGBT community. She serves on the National Board of Directors of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). You can visit Marsha online at www.marshaaizumi.com

Aiden Takeo Aizumi

Aiden Takeo Aizumi is a committed activist for LGBT rights. In 2010, he was honored as a youth leader with the Paul A. Anderson award from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. He currently serves on the PFLAG National Transgender Gender Non-conforming Advisory Council. Aiden is also pursuing a bachelor's degree in education.

Riverdale Avenue Books

Riverdale Avenue Books is an award winning, innovative hybrid publisher at the leading edge of the changes in the publishing industry.We publish e-books and print titles under 15 imprints: Desire, an erotica/erotic romance imprint; Magnus, the award-winning LGBTQ+ non-fiction imprint from lifestyle to memoir; Magnus Lit, a collection of LGBTQ+ fiction titles; Pop featuring pop culture titles; Afraid, a horror line; SFF, a science fiction fantasy line; Truth, an erotic memoir line; Dagger, a mystery thriller imprint; Sports and Gaming featuring sports and gaming titles; Verve featuring lifestyle titles; Hera featuring both the true and fictional lives and loves of women aged 35 and up; 120 Days, an LGBT pulp fiction line; Binge Watcher's, featuring Binge Watcher's Guides and Circlet, an erotic science fiction and fantasy imprint. Started in 2012 by industry veteran Lori Perkins, Riverdale is a full service publisher, with a subsidiary rights department.Visit us at www.RiverdaleAveBooks.com.