Trans Rights Readathon

Trans Rights Readathon 2024 is almost here!

This year's Trans Rights Readathon will take place from Friday, March 22 through Friday, March 29, 2024.

The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action for readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st.

With the rise of anti-trans legislation on a global scale and book banning across the US, this is an opportunity for readers to pair their passion with action.

One goal of the readathon is to uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, genderqueer, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and 2Spirit authors and characters. Once you've read them, share your reviews on socials with the hashtags #transrightsreadathon and #TRR24 on whatever platforms you use! Tag the new official @transrightsreadathon account on IG and TikTok, and @trreadathon on Twitter.

Participants are also encouraged to fundraise for trans aid organizations in their communities. Resources, graphics, and additional materials can be found at https://transrightsreadathon.carrd.co. We'd also love it if you'd sign up so that we can track the number of participants!

Happy reading! #booksoflemon8 #currentlyreading #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub

2024/3/9 Edited to

... Read moreThe Trans Rights Readathon is essential in making a difference for the trans community, especially in the wake of rising anti-trans legislation and the trend of book banning. This event encourages readers to explore diverse literature while supporting Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31. One of the readathon's key objectives is to uplift the voices of trans, genderqueer, nonbinary, and 2Spirit authors and characters. By reading and sharing insights about these books, participants can advocate for representation and inclusivity in the literary world. To ensure the readathon's impact, participants are encouraged to engage on social media platforms using hashtags like #transrightsreadathon and #TRR24. It's a way to connect with a larger community passionate about bettering the lives of trans individuals. Alongside reading, the initiative also promotes fundraising for local trans aid organizations, helping create actionable support where it's needed most. More resources and materials to assist participants are readily available on the official website at https://transrightsreadathon.carrd.co. This includes graphics for social sharing and ways to sign up, which helps organizers track participation and gauge interest. Happy reading and impactful engagement await everyone who joins this vital cause.

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