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Early Writing and Identity
- Kacen Callender began writing fan fiction, notably Harry Potter, as a child in St. Thomas.
- This is significant given their identity as trans and non-binary, and J.K. Rowling's controversial statements.
Drama in Felix Ever After
- Callender's young adult novel, "Felix Ever After," is a high school romantic drama featuring a Black trans boy.
- The book is filled with dramatic elements like catfishing and intense bullying.
Wish Fulfillment
- Callender describes themself as quiet and shy during their youth, contrasting with Felix's boldness.
- Writing "Felix Ever After" was wish fulfillment, imagining a different teenage experience.