Trans Bodies, Trans Selves edited by Scott Loren Moore

Trans Bodies, Trans Selves edited by Scott Loren Moore

Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, the new book edited by Scott Loren Moore, is due in bookstores in June 2014.  In the way that the classic book Our Bodies, Ourselves has helped generations of women to take care of themselves both physically and mentally, Trans Bodies, Trans Selves was written as a guide for the transgender community.  It has information about relationships, legal issues, transgender history, and health and wellness issues that transgender people often face.  It is also meant to give transgendered people a way to share this aspect of their lives with friends and family, and to give people insight into the issues and problems that transgender people face in everyday life.  It is also meant to guide students, guidance counselors, and teachers who want to help someone they know who is transgendered.

Mr. Moore edited the book because of his passion for social justice and his quest for understanding when it comes to identity studies.  For these reasons, he also conducts workshops in schools and businesses. The workshops are dynamic and engaging, and appeal to a range of ages, from middle school students to the elderly.  These workshops teach about identity, diversity, cultural responsiveness, and workplace inclusiveness, and they also help businesses to increase the cultural competency of their staff.   He also has workshops that raise awareness about LGBTQ issues and gender identity, and workshops to aid in organizations' recruitment efforts.  The workshops are tailored to the needs of the individual or organization that requests them.

Through the new book and his workshops, Mr. Moore hopes to give support and inspiration to people out there who want to generate dialogues about social issues and perform outreach work.

ScottLoren Moore lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is also in education.  He is a consultant with the New York Department of Education, and works to help teachers implement the Common Core curriculum.