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'Idlewild' follows a queer, teen friendship in early 2000s New York

NPR's Book of the Day

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Self-Discovery and Transition

The author reflects on their personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a trans person, discussing their experience at the Iowa Writers Workshop, revisiting teenage gay movies and fanfiction, and the realization that some gay men can be trans. They also discuss their decision to transition, finishing their novel, leaving their marriage, and the challenges faced by trans individuals.

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