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James A young man living in a rural area in upstate New York, James is an avid gardener, writer, and artist. He’s a volunteer and an activist in his community. He’s also transgender. James wants people to realize that there are many parts of his identity as a person. He told your author Susan that people “shouldn’t really be focused on this term transgender because a lot of people seem to stick us in a category.” He wants people to see beyond the label and get to know him as a person.
Photograph: Gene Fischer “James, Teen Shelter”, 2013 www.genefischer.com