Sophie Labelle in Birmingham - assigned male comics
Date and time
Location
LGBT Centre
38/40 Holloway Circus Birmingham B1 1EQ United KingdomDescription
Mermaids UK & Birmingham LGBT are excited to host Sophie Labelle
Sophie Labelle is a canadian author, cartoonist, and public speaker. She is known for her webcomic series “Assigned Male” detailing her experiences as a trans woman.
Sophie has written several books and zines about gender identity such as Genderific Coloring Book, A Girl Like Any Other, Ciel at Camp Fabulous & Gender Euphoria.
Join us for an interview with Sophie, followed by questions from the audience and a book signing.
The event has been specifically organized to support the work that Mermaids UK do, so please consider making a donation at https://mydonate.bt.com/events/sophielabelle/456640
WHEN: 6-9pm Wednesday 18th April
WHERE: Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38-40 Holloway Circus, B1 1EQ.
Check out Sophie’s work online at https://www.facebook.com/assignedmale/
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please be aware that you may need to bring photo id for entry if you are an adult, and if booking multiple tickets you must put the names of all those attending as there will be a list and if your name is not on it, you will not be allowed entry. We recognise that for some people photo ID may be problematic, if this is the case, please email us on ceo@mermaidsuk.org.uk.
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Our mission is to relieve the mental and emotional stress of all those aged 19 years and under who are transgender, non-binary and gender diverse.
Our vision is to create a world where transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people can be themselves and thrive.
Our objectives:
- Reduce distress and isolation, and increase confidence.
- To create a supportive environment, directly and through working with those closest to them
- To increase societal understanding of trans young peoples lives and lived experience.
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- Embrace - supporting, welcoming, celebrating, access to community
- Empower - equipping, encouraging, enabling to achieve the best outcomes
- Educate - rights, choices, routes and access to services and support, work with support systems to facilitate systemic change