Being Jazz - by Jazz Jennings (Paperback)

About the Book

"Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Crown Books for Young Readers, New York, in 2016"--Copyright page.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate Pride every day with the teen advocate, trailblazer, and reality show star Jazz Jennings--one of Time Magazine's "25 Most Influential Teens" of the year. In this groundbreaking memoir, she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths through sharing her very public transgender journey.

"Jazz is one of the transgender community's most important activists." --Cosmopolitan

"A role model for teens everywhere." --Seventeen

At the age of five, Jazz Jennings's transition to life as a girl put her in the public spotlight after she shared her story on national television. She's since become one of the most recognizable and prominent advocates for transgender teens, through her TV show, interviews, and social media.

Jazz's openness has led to bullying and mistreatment from those who don't understand her choices. She's fought for the right to use the girls' bathroom and to play on a girls' soccer team, paving the way for others. And in this book, Jazz faces an even greater struggle--dealing with the physical and social stresses of being a teen. But being on the front lines of trans activism doesn't stop Jazz from experiencing the joys of growing up, from day camp to first dates.

Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. This remarkable memoir is a testament to the power of accepting yourself, learning to live an authentic life, and helping everyone to embrace their own truths.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR JAZZ JENNINGS:

"Jazz will inspire you to be unapologetically yourself."-Bustle

"Wise beyond her years." -Teen Vogue

About the Author

Jazz Jennings is a trans woman, YouTube celebrity, spokesmodel, activist, and author of the picture book I Am Jazz. She has a docu-series about her life also called I Am Jazz on TLC, which started airing in July 2015. She was named to Time's "Most Influential Teens" list two years in a row, was one of Huffington Post's "14 Most Fearless Teens," and was the youngest person ever featured on Out's "Out 100," as well as on Advocate's "40 Under 40" list. In 2014, she was named a Human Rights Campaign Youth Ambassador and received LogoTV's Youth Trailblazer Award. Jazz also hosts a series of videos about her life on YouTube and is the face of Clean & Clear's latest ad campaign. You can follow her on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter at @jazzjennings__, or subscribe to her YouTube channel.