Get ready for season 4 of the popular TLC show I Am Jazz! Teen advocate and trailblazer Jazz Jennings—named one of “The 25 Most Influential Teens” of the year by Time—shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths. “[Jazz’s] touching book serves as a rallying cry for understanding and acceptance.”—Bustle Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. At the age of five, Jazz transitioned to life as a girl, with the support of her parents. A year later, her parents allowed her to share her incredible journey in her first Barbara Walters interview, aired at a time when the public was much less knowledgeable or accepting of the transgender community. This groundbreaking interview was followed over the years by other high-profile interviews, a documentary, the launch of her YouTube channel, a picture book, and her own reality TV series—
I Am Jazz—making her one of the most recognizable activists for transgender teens, children, and adults. In her remarkable memoir, Jazz reflects on these very public experiences and how they have helped shape the mainstream attitude toward the transgender community. But it hasn’t all been easy. Jazz has faced many challenges, bullying, discrimination, and rejection, yet she perseveres as she educates others about her life as a transgender teen. Through it all, her family has been beside her on this journey, standing together against those who don't understand the true meaning of tolerance and unconditional love. Now Jazz must learn to navigate the physical, social, and emotional upheavals of adolescence—particularly high school—complicated by the unique challenges of being a transgender teen. Making the journey from girl to woman is never easy—especially when you began your life in a boy’s body.
PRAISE FOR JAZZ JENNINGS: “Jazz is one of the transgender community's most important activists.”
—Cosmopolitan “A role model for teens everywhere.”
—Seventeen.com “Wise beyond her years.”
—Teen Vogue"Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen" by Jazz Jennings is a powerful and inspiring memoir that chronicles the life of a young transgender woman as she navigates her journey through adolescence and self-discovery.
Jazz Jennings, born Jared in 2000, was assigned male at birth but identified as female from a young age. In her book, she shares her experiences of growing up transgender, the challenges she faced, and the resilience she developed along the way.
Jennings openly discusses her struggles with gender dysphoria, the process of transitioning, and the impact of her identity on her family and friends. She also delves into the broader issues surrounding transgender rights, the importance of acceptance, and the need for greater understanding and support.
Written with honesty, humor, and insight, "Being Jazz" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the transgender experience. It is a testament to the power of self-acceptance, the importance of family support, and the resilience of the human spirit.
In addition to her memoir, Jazz Jennings is also an outspoken advocate for transgender rights. She has appeared on television and in numerous publications, sharing her story and raising awareness about transgender issues. She is also the founder of the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to transgender youth and their families.
"Being Jazz" is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the transgender experience. It is a powerful and inspiring story that sheds light on an important and often misunderstood issue.
