All She Wrote Books Presents: GENERATION QUEER Book Launch with Kimm Topping

When:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p

Where:
Connexion
149 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145

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Admission:
$5

Hosted by:
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allshewrotebooks All She Wrote Books

Categories:
Good for Groups, LGBTQ+, Meetup, Social Good

Event website:
https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/book-launch-generation-queer

Join All She Wrote Books and BAGLY at Connexion on Saturday, May 31st at 7:00pm, as we host author Kimm Topping and activists Alia Cusolito and L. Austin-Spooner! Topping will discuss their new book, and a panel between the youth will follow.


"Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at [email protected].


About Generation Queer

Activism. Art. Community care. Education. These are the hallmarks of the work done by the youth highlighted in this collection featuring LGBTQ+ leaders working to make our world more inclusive.


Civil Rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, "You can't be what you can't see."


In this collection of short biographies, readers will see the example of thirty young trailblazers representative of a generation that values intersectional, collaborative social justice and who are working to build a world that values everyone.


Meet leaders who founded organizations for their liberation as teenagers, leaders who brought Black transgender representation to people's television screens, and leaders who successfully advocated for access to restrooms for transgender students. Meet the first transgender athlete to compete in Division I sports, and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry, film, fashion, and other mediums.


Whether their work involves protesting, working with policymakers for change, or just existing in the world as their creative selves, each of these young leaders shares what brings them joy and keeps them motivated to do the work they do-- even when it's hard--and their hope for better things to come.


About the Author

Kimm Topping, Ed.M (they/them) is an educator, historian, and artist. As the founder of Lavender Education, they lead a national initiative that celebrates LGBTQIA+ history through arts, education, and youth organizing. Their extensive collaborations with educational institutions and organizations focuses on promoting the well-being and leadership of queer and trans youth. Prior to founding Lavender Education, Kimm managed the Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students in Massachusetts. They currently serve as a Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in gender and sexuality studies. In 2023, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition awarded Kimm the inaugural In-Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the transgender community across Massachusetts. Generation Queer is Kimm's first full-length book. Residing in the Boston area, Kimm also leads historical tours highlighting queer and feminist landmarks. Find them online at kimmtopping.com.


About the Speakers

Alia/Forest Cusolito (they/them) is a young organizer, student, and artist. They are a founding member and current co-president of Queer Youth Assemble, where they have led initiatives such as the National March for Queer and Trans Youth Autonomy. Forest is also senior leadership for the National Transgender Leadership Committee. In their free time, Alia makes earrings, goes on hikes, takes pictures, and creates collages. They are extremely grateful to Kimm for the mentorship they have provided over the years. 


L. Austin-Spooner (he/they) is a Caribbean American trans advocate based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His advocacy work includes supporting the Yes on 3 campaign for transgender non-discrimination protections, co-leading efforts to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors in Massachusetts, and advocating for trans-inclusive healthcare under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. L. has served on the Health Education and Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) with BAGLY and has interned with the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. They have shared their expertise at the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, the Massachusetts Trans Youth Summit, the Advancing Excellence in Trans Health conference, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and other educational venues. In his personal life, L. enjoys caring for animals, skateboarding, and spending time with friends.


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