Read the full article by Annie Biebl at Sacramento News & Review
In a heartfelt evening at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, LGBTQ+ journalist and author Nico Lang joined local readers for a candid and compassionate conversation about the lives of trans and nonbinary youth.
More than a dozen attendees gathered to explore Lang’s recently published book “American Teenager,” which profiles eight trans and nonbinary teenagers from across the U.S. The book captures not just the adversity these teens face but also the ordinary, beautiful moments of adolescence, friendship, self-discovery, joy and growth that resonate with most teens.
David Heitstuman, CEO of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, helped organize the event and joined Lang for the discussion, guiding the evening with thoughtful reflections and questions about the book and Lang’s writing process.
“There are so many magical moments that are personal to the kids in the book, and they are mostly about life and less about their transness,” Heitstuman said.