Elliot Page Announces He's Releasing a Book About His "Story" as a Trans Man
‘Pageboy’ is slated to drop in June.
Elliot Page has taken to social media to announce he’s releasing a memoir next year. Additionally, he unveiled the cover of the book, which features a photo of him wearing a white tank top and jeans, while he’s sitting against a red background.
The book will seemingly cover crucial points of the actor’s life, including his transition, which he first opened up about in 2020.
“Writing a book has come up a few times over the years, but it never felt right and quite frankly, it didn’t feel possible,” he wrote on Instagram. “I could barely sit still, let alone focus long enough to complete such a task. At last, I can be with myself, in this body. So, I’ve written a book about my story. It’s out next June, and I’m so excited to share its cover with you now. At many points in my life, it felt unbearable to be in front of a camera, but making this cover with acclaimed photographer Catherine Opie (@csopie) was a joyful experience that I will never forget.”
The Juno alum continued, adding the importance his memoir holds for him as transperson. “Trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare, and our humanity is regularly ‘debated’ in the media,” he wrote. “The act of writing, reading and sharing the multitude of our experiences is an important step in standing up to those who wish to silence and harm us. Books have helped me, saved me even, so I hope this can help someone feel less alone, feel seen, no matter who they are or what path they are on.”
According to Page, Pageboy is slated to release on June 6, 2023. Check out the book cover below.
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