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Teen activist 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 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 about 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. 

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Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings is an inspiring memoir that tells the story of a young transgender woman's journey to self-acceptance and authenticity. Jazz was assigned male at birth, but from an early age she knew that she was a girl. She began transitioning at the age of 11, and in 2015, she became the youngest person ever to receive a public sex reassignment surgery.

In Being Jazz, Jazz shares her experiences with honesty and candor, providing readers with a rare glimpse into the life of a transgender teenager. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up in a society that often misunderstands and stigmatizes transgender people, as well as the joy and liberation she has found in living her life authentically.

Jazz's story is a powerful reminder that transgender people are just like everyone else. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and they deserve the opportunity to live their lives without fear or discrimination. Being Jazz is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the lives of transgender people, or for anyone who is struggling with their own identity.

Here are some of the key themes explored in Being Jazz:

• Identity: Jazz's journey to self-acceptance and authenticity is at the heart of the book. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up in a society that often misunderstands and stigmatizes transgender people, as well as the joy and liberation she has found in living her life authentically.
• Family: Jazz's family has been a source of unwavering support throughout her transition. Her parents, Greg and Jeanette, have been her advocates and allies, and they have helped her to navigate the challenges of growing up transgender in a world that is often hostile to transgender people.
• Media: Jazz has used her platform as a media personality to raise awareness about transgender issues and to advocate for the rights of transgender people. She has appeared on numerous television shows and in magazines, and she has spoken out against discrimination and prejudice.
• Activism: Jazz is a passionate activist for transgender rights. She has spoken out against discrimination and prejudice, and she has helped to raise awareness about transgender issues. She is also the founder of the Jazz Jennings Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports transgender youth.

Being Jazz is a powerful and inspiring memoir that provides readers with a rare glimpse into the life of a transgender teenager. Jazz's story is a reminder that transgender people are just like everyone else. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and they deserve the opportunity to live their lives without fear or discrimination.