AMERICAN TEENAGER How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era

Narrator Vico Ortiz imbues humanity and compassion into this candid, moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers living in the U.S. Journalist Nico Lang seamlessly weaves together personal interviews from across the country, ranging from California to Texas to Florida and more. Each profile is a compelling listening experience, with vivid details of the teens' unique experiences and personal interests. Ortiz engages listeners with thoughtful, tender storytelling but struggles with some mispronunciations, which are distracting at times. Nonetheless, Ortiz shines in their smooth, sensitive delivery, which gives the teens distinguishing vocal features that help capture their youth, personalities, and emotions. An informative listening experience with insightful voices during these uncertain times. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]