Transgender authors and allies are making children's literature more inclusive

<p><em>This week on Under the Radar:</em></p> <p>It’s Transgender Awareness Week, which is a time to reflect on issues facing the trans community, including representation in media. One space that is becoming more inclusive? Children’s literature. There is a growing catalog of books that center trans kids as main characters, and more stories that portray a range of experiences. Advocates want more trans authors and characters to be seen and heard.</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/kylelukoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Lukoff</a></strong>, Stonewall-winning author of “When Aidan Became a Brother” and 2021 National Book Award finalist for the novel “Too Bright To See.”</p> <p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaFordDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanessa Ford</a></strong>, co-author of "CALVIN," a children's book centered around a transgender boy, inspired in part by Ford's child. Ford is also a nationally known advocate for transgender youth rights.</p> <p>Katy Kania, head of teen services at Robbins Library in Arlington, Massachusetts.</p>