Join YouTube star Jamie Raines on August 27th as he discusses and answers your questions about his book, The T in LGBT!
Sharing advice, tips and personal stories, The T in LGBT is an indispensable guide to the trans experience and gender identity. Whether you're exploring your own identity or want to learn about the trans experience to support someone or understand allyship, everyone is welcome.
Having known since he was four years old it was only in his teens when he found the language to express who he was and what he needed to do. Jamie has been on testosterone for over a decade now, had top and bottom surgery and legally changed sex. This book is a guide to help, explore and learn about everything surrounding gender identity. From realising your trans, starting hormones, considering surgery and everything in between. The T In LGBT is full of advice, tips and personal stories from an array of trans voices because no one trans journey is the same.
Jamie will be joined by Shaaba and the event will be hosted by Shivani Dave.
About the speakers:
Jamie Raines (he/him) is a transgender creator known for his quintessential humour and advocacy. He makes twice-weekly videos to his audience of over a million people on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Named Influencer of the Year and Sunday Times Best Selling Author of The T in LGBT, Jamie is a leading figure in the UK LGBT community. His PhD in psychology focusing on transgender wellbeing, development, and sexuality, also supports this.
Shaaba (she/her) is a brown, bisexual creator known for her advice content and music to her audience of over a hundred thousand people on YouTube and Instagram. Her genuine and intimate insights of life make her a friend to all through videos, songs, and as co-host of the 1 800 Drama podcast with Jamie. Her debut single was immediately picked up by BBC Introducing and her music is a hit across all streaming platforms. Shaaba also has a PhD in psychology and computer science on social media and its impact on wellbeing and behaviour.
About the host:
Shivani Dave (they/them) is a journalist, broadcaster, and physicist (and gen Z - because apparently, people care about that).
They are a regular presenter on Virgin Radio Chilled, Virgin Radio Pride, and the breakfast show presenter at Pride Vibes. Shivani is also a regular political commentator on Good Morning Britain, Sky News, a range of BBC channels, Talk TV and more.
Shivani is in the Radio Academy's 30 under 30, the Attitude 101 Honours list, a British LGBT+ Award 'Top 10 Broadcaster' of 2022, and shortlisted as a British Podcast Award 'Rising Star'.
Event structure:
- 7pm - Doors open
- 7:30 Event Begins
- 8:30 - Meet & Greet/Book signing
This event will be held in our bookshop which is completely wheelchair accessible.
Unfortunately due to ongoing construction work, our disabled toilets are currently out of order. We apologise for the inconvenience.