More than 200 writers and publishers sign letter in support of trans and non-binary people | Books | The Guardian

The letter, which is described as "a message of love and solidarity for the trans and non-binary community", was pulled together by acclaimed writers Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Daisy Johnson. With signatories also including Juno Dawson, Elizabeth Day, Max Porter, Nikesh Shukla, Sara Collins, Irenosen Okojie, Mary Jean Chan, Naoise Dolan, Olivia Sudjic, Sharlene Teo and Patrick Ness, it states that "non-binary lives are valid, trans women are women, trans men are men, trans rights are human rights".

"Culture is, and should always be, at the forefront of societal change, and as writers, editors, agents, journalists, and publishing professionals, we recognise the vital role our industry has in advancing and supporting the wellbeing and rights of trans and non-binary people," the letter reads.