Fall 2021 Community Book Read
The President’s Office on Diversity and Community Engagement is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 semester book selection, Trans Like Me: A Journey for All of Us by CN Lester. Academic and activist CN Lester takes us on a journey through some of the most pressing questions and issues concerning what it means to be trans in today’s society.
"In brisk and readable prose, CN Lester's Trans Like Me clearly maps our culture's current fixation on transgender issues. It's an indispensable insider's guide for the uninitiated, as well as a handy compendium of talking points for anyone who finds themselves needing to answer questions on contemporary trans lives."—Susan Stryker, author of Transgender History
Ruxandra Looft, Iowa State University, “Lester’s book Trans Like Me: A Journey for All of Us is a must read for educators, policy makers, and college administrators invested in improving their institutions climate and retention rates for students with marginalized identities.
Our virtual conversations will be facilitated by Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of English T. Stores, T/they/them; and Co-discussion leader, Monroe Standish, they/them, a junior English major and gender studies minor.
Discussion dates are as follows:
- Thursday, Nov. 4
- Thursday, Nov. 11
- Thursday, Nov. 18
All sessions will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT.
Our book conversations are open to all staff, full-time and part-time faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. The UHart Community Book Read was created to spur meaningful reflection, as well as context for more authentic conversations and actions that will help us to foster a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming campus community.
Join Us.
Register for the fall community book read here.
Questions? Contact Lisa Coté at licote@hartford.edu.