I hope that this finds you well during uncertain times. In addition to sharing some cool resources and a surprise release tomorrow, we also wanted to introduce you to some really folx. For non-gender confirming/trans folx it can be really hard to find role models. We are beginning to see more people on TV that reflect our own experiences, but especially is smaller communities it can be difficult to recognize what we are truly capable of accomplishing. Over the next few days we are going to profile some really rad gender non-conforming folx.
Krista McCracken
Krista McCraken (they/them) is a non-binary, queer archivist and public historian. Krista is passionate about creating spaces for LGBTQ2S+ community building and gender inclusion in the workplace. They are currently working with Kalani Adolpho, Stephen G. Krueger to edit a book on Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS. Krista speaks, writes, and embroiders things related to gender, inclusion, and queer identity. Some of their work includes:
Presentation - Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Inclusion in Libraries
"Queer Isolation and Unexpected Queer Communities" in Isolated Together
Their embroidery is on instagram at @kris_tlon
Their work connected to public history and archives can be found at kristamccracken.ca