The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression - Man, Woman, Nonbinary, and Beyond is more than just a book. It’s a shimmering love letter to self-expression, a toolkit for navigating gender, and a bold celebration of identity from two of the most glamorous and outspoken figures in the LGBTQ+ community, Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik (Kade Gottlieb).
Gigi Gorgeous has become a household name for her unapologetic honesty, her glitzy Hollywood lifestyle, and her groundbreaking visibility as a transgender woman.
Her rise from a gawky Canadian teen named Gregory to an international beauty icon is a story many already know from her viral YouTube videos and her acclaimed memoir He Said, She Said. In that book, Gigi offered fans an unfiltered look into her early years as an Olympic-bound diver, a popular high schooler, and a teen struggling with identity after the devastating loss of her mother. He Said, She Said charted her journey through heartbreak, love, self-discovery, and gender transition with a blend of humor, sass, and raw vulnerability.
In The T Guide, Gigi returns, this time hand-in-hand with fellow trailblazer Gottmik, to expand the conversation and spotlight a spectrum of trans experiences. Gottmik, who made history as the first trans man to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race, brings a sharp edge of punk glam and political wit to the book’s pages. Together, the duo invites readers on a journey that’s as informative as it is fabulous, covering everything from pronouns and dysphoria to cosmetic surgery, fashion, dating, and chosen family. The tone is witty, warm, and conversational, as if you’re chatting with two best friends who just happen to be cultural icons.
This isn’t a dry guidebook or a textbook on gender theory. Instead, The T Guide is overflowing with stunning photographs, confessional anecdotes, playful graphics, and affirming advice. It’s designed not only for those who identify as transgender or nonbinary, but also for anyone who wants to better understand, support, and celebrate the diversity of gender. Gigi and Gottmik break down misconceptions, challenge the rigid norms of the binary, and give readers permission to define themselves on their own terms, glitter and all.
Meanwhile, Gottmik's story is equally groundbreaking. As a professional makeup artist and drag performer, Gottmik has shattered expectations in both the drag and trans communities, showing the world that masculinity and femininity can coexist on the same face, often in the same look. Their presence on Drag Race wasn't just iconic, it was revolutionary. Gottmik brought transmasculine visibility to the mainstream in a dazzling, high-heeled, high-concept way that was both empowering and genre-defying.
Together, Gigi and Gottmik are an unstoppable force. Their friendship, humor, and deep understanding of the queer experience infuse The T Guide with warmth and insight. Whether they’re trading tips on how to strut in stilettos or sharing tender reflections on being misgendered, they remind readers that gender is personal, powerful, and worthy of celebration.
At its heart, The T Guide is not just a manual, it’s a manifesto. It’s for the kids just figuring things out, for the parents trying to understand, for the allies who want to do better, and for the trans and nonbinary readers who need to be reminded they’re not alone. It affirms that gender isn’t a limitation, it’s an art form. And with a little eyeliner, a lot of love, and the courage to be yourself, you too can become your most authentic, glamorous self.
Whether you’re flipping through for the makeup tips, the affirmations, or the sheer fabulousness, The T Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf, your coffee table, or your tote bag. Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik are not only icons of visibility, they’re your big sisters in the world of gender exploration, and with this book, they’re handing you the glitter baton. Now, darling, go light up the world.
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