Both/And Is a Finalist for a Lambda Literary Award!

We’ve got some exciting news!

Both/And: Essays By Trans and Gender Nonconforming Writers of Color, edited by incoming Executive Director and Publisher Denne Michele Norris, is a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in transgender non-fiction.

This book, the first essay collection centering trans writers of color to be published by a major press, is a groundbreaking response to continuous attacks on the trans community. It’s been hailed as a “beacon of hope” (Publisher’s Weekly, starred review), and widely praised for its authenticity, quality of writing, and broad range of stories. And now it’s receiving awards recognition. 

We couldn’t be more proud that Both/And is Electric Lit’s first book. On Tuesday, we launched our spring fundraising campaign, nearly a year after walking away from our NEA funding, largely because of the Trump administration’s repugnant policies on gender identity and diversity. And yet, our work, and our community, continues to thrive. As EL looks to the future, we remain committed to elevating the stories of those most marginalized among us. Your support goes a long way towards protecting that vision.