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BEYOND
M AGENTA
TRANSGENDER
teens
SPEAK
out
written &
photographed by
S U S A N
K U K L I N
C L A S S RO OM C O N N E C T I O N S
This guide can be used with large or small groups to
inspire discussion about the ideas and issues presented in
the book. Questions can also be used as writing prompts for
independent work.
BE YOND M AGE NTA C AN DLE WIC K PRE SS DISC USS ION GU I DE AN D Q & A w w w.ca nd lew ic k.compage 1
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19. M
ariah identifies as being transgender, while Cameron talks about doing gender. How do you think their gender identities or
expression differ?
20. Several of the teens discuss ways in which society, aside from their families, began to treat them differently after they began
transitioning. What observations did they make?
21. H
ow did being transgender, intersex, or gender-neutral affect each teens early childhood?
22. I n all of the stories, personal pronouns are very important. What are your personal pronouns, and who decided what your
pronouns would be?
23. Did reading this book change your understanding of gender identity? Why or why not?
continued . . .
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