None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary by Travis Alabanza

Readalong

None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary

Hosted by Diversishelf Nonfiction Book Club for Meeting #1
01 Jun 24 - 01 Jul 24
20 participants

About

Welcome to the Diversishelf Book Club! We're thrilled to announce our inaugural nonfiction book club, launching this June in celebration of Pride Month. Our first selection is "None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary" by Travis Alabanza. This book is a powerful exploration of identity, challenging societal norms and offering profound insights into life beyond traditional gender binaries.

At Diversishelf, we believe that reading is political and an act of resistance. Our book club is designed to engage our community in deep, meaningful discussions that align with our core values: Anti-ableism, Anti-racism & white supremacy, Anti-queerphobia & transphobia, Anti-misogyny & patriarchy, Anti-colonialism, Anti-monosexism, heterosexism, & cisgenderism, Pro-survivor & anti-abuse, Anti-capitalism, Harm reduction & trauma-informed responses, and Abolition & transformative justice.

How It Works
We will read approximately 50 pages of "None of the Above" each week, with readings due every Saturday. To facilitate ongoing discussion and reflection, we’ve chosen StoryGraph as our platform. Here, you’ll find sub-forums dedicated to each chapter, where you can share your thoughts and engage with other members' comments.

Discussion Schedule
  • Weekly Readings: Due every Saturday
  • Ongoing Discussions: Via StoryGraph read-a-long forums
  • Final Meeting: Zoom meeting on Saturday, June 29th to discuss the book in full

Why Join Us?
Our book club is not just about reading a book; it’s about engaging with ideas that matter, challenging ourselves to think critically, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals committed to equity and liberation. By joining, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with readers who share your values
  • Explore diverse perspectives and voices
  • Participate in meaningful, reflective discussions

We selected Travis Alabanza's book to deepen our understanding of anti-monosexism, heterosexism, and cisgenderism. We invite you to join us in this journey of learning and growth, as we read and discuss this compelling work together.

Ready to dive in? Visit our StoryGraph book club page to get started. Let’s read, reflect, and resist together.

Join us, and let’s decolonize our bookshelves one page at a time. 

Forums

Section 1: What did you think of the foreword, prologue, and "The Sea"?

Target: 08 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing the foreword, prologue, and "The Sea" chapter .
11 comments

Section 1: What did you think of Chapter 1?

Target: 08 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 1 "So when did you know?"
7 comments

Section 2: What did you think of Chapter 2?

Target: 15 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 2 "But I mean, real trans" 
5 comments

Section 2: What did you think of Chapter 3?

Target: 15 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 3 "Ladies, gentlemen, and those lucky enough to transcend gender"
10 comments

Section 3: What did you think of Chapter 4?

Target: 22 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 4 "This ain't a thing we do round here, son"
6 comments

Section 3: What did you think of Chapter 5?

Target: 22 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 5 "So what do you want me to call it?"
4 comments

Section 4: What did you think of Chapter 6?

Target: 28 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 6 "Children sacrificed to appease the trans lobby."
4 comments

Section 4: What did you think of Chapter 7?

Target: 28 Jun 2024

This forum is for discussing Chapter 7 "This is for us, baby, not them."
4 comments