A. M. Kirsch presents The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible with Olivia Scholes
Join us for an evening of conversation with author A. M Kirsch and queer community organizer Olivia Scholes to celebrate the release of The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible!
Jennie's awkward teenage life is upended when she discovers she's not a boy. With her parents divorced, her father missing, and finding herself falling in love with Gabby, she's got enough to deal with already. The only way out of spiraling anxiety is to learn about gender identity and become Jenny Heckenlaible.
With help from her girlfriend, school counselor, doctor, and mother, she charts a path to self-discovery and gender euphoria while secretly blogging about what led to her revelation and everything it took to become a Heckenlaible. Jennie's transformation spans four years, from her gender awakening to becoming a visible advocate for her trans community.
A.M. Kirsch (they/she) is a local trans writer, educator, and activist. They’ve spent much of their time on this planet with a partner they met in university and two cats who keep them out of trouble. In their travels, they’ve done research, taught neurology, pharmacology, and human anatomy, and spoken about pronouns, gender identity, and transitioning. Their other passions include 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy, volunteering, cycling, and snorkelling. The Transformation of Jennie Heckenlaible is their debut novel.
Olivia Scholes (she/her) is a fat queer white settler on the Coast Salish territories. She is an artist and community organizer who loves building into her community. Olivia loves to travel and explore diverse food cultures. She spends much of her time with her partner and friends consuming media, good food, and each other's company.
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