A memoir about growing up transgender in a world not quite ready to accept. Not coming out until April, but already on Amazon for pre-order. "Once a Girl, Always a Boy" amzn.to/2Y87ZSJ

Excited to be traveling to Mississippi next week to join the Beth Israel Congregation for an evening exploring diversity. Jeremy and I are the keynote speakers. If you're near Jackson, come join us.

I hope that some family struggling with how to support a trans child will read this article and know they have allies and that there can be great joy in the journey. And that others that view being trans as abnormal will see just how normal it is. nbcnews.to/2Ncz5AS

Politicians in my state are cruelly using a custody case to promote discrimination against transgender people, writes Jo Ivester. I have a transgender child in Texas. I know gender affirming parenting can save a child's life: nbcnews.com/think/opinion/…

.Jo Ivester, author of upcoming memoir #OnceAGirlAlwaysABoy, is speaking out on how gender-confirming parents can help support their transgender children today. nbcnews.to/34q3JMY via NBC Entertainment

To my friends in Houston - I'll be speaking at the Texas Library Association Conference on 3/26/2020. Texas Library Assn. BookSparks Equality Texas Advocates for Trans Equality HRC

And at the TXLA conference, I'll be joined by my friend and fellow advocate, librarian Angela Hartman.

Jo Ivester's New Book - Once a Girl, Always a Boy - Coming April 21st to Booksellers Everywere - mailchi.mp/ad7e7f094dba/j…

Pub date on April 21st! Support your local bookstores: bookshop.org/books/once-a-g…

Blown away by USA Today including "Once a Girl, Always a Boy" in its top 10 LGBTQ books to read for Pride Month. usatoday.com/picture-galler…

Join the Equality Coalition for the #SCOTUS #DecisionDay Community Gathering. Register today and we'll notify you with instructions on how to join when a decision is reached. secure.everyaction.com/9DqEOGLBR0GB-F…!

.NCAA #HB500 discriminates against transgender athletes. Please move championships out of Idaho! #ProtectTransYouth

Alumni of the MIT Shakespeare Ensemble Perform Twelfth Night this Sunday - mailchi.mp/e006329bbde5/a…

Check out my review of Megan Rapinoe's "One Life" at nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/on…. Megan Rapinoe

NEW TONIGHT: Eanes ISD faces controversy after this book, 'Call Me Max' was read aloud to 4th grade students at Forest Trail Elementary. The book...about a transgender boy discovering his identity...has since sparked parental concern. The latest on this story at 10 on CBS Austin

I am an ally by testifying against a trans youth sports ban bill filed by the Texas Senate. I was proud to stand with fellow advocates like Equality Texas and ADL and make our voices heard. #noplaceforhate @adl_national

Review of Once a Girl, Always a Boy, Reviewed By Lois Henderson readersfavorite.com/book-review/on…. New audiobook came out this year. Hear each family member read their own parts.

Yesterday afternoon in Austin, I met with transgender youth and their parents to hear how they are coping in light of the state’s recent directive equating gender affirming care to child abuse. 1/5

Proud to be one of the Mothers Against Greg Abbott.

Hi Folks. Bye folks. You can still find me on Facebook and on my author webpage at joivester.com. No more tweeting.