Following a string of controversial remarks being made by a prominent UK author, the conversation over trans rights in the literary world has become centre of attention.
This isn’t the first time for authors and creatives to publicly denounce discriminatory comments. Last week, author Malorie Blackman, broadcaster Clara Amfo and writer Jeanette Winterson joined more than 200 members of the publishing industry in the UK and Ireland to sign a letter in solidarity with the trans and non-binary community.
In the latest letter to be published, the co-signers include the likes of Roxane Gay, Ian McEwan, Susan Hill, Neil Gaiman, John Green, NK Jemisin and Angie Thomas. “This is a message of love and solidarity for the trans and non-binary