Amplifying Trans Joy

Hello! ATJ is a community newsletter rewriting trans possibilities in these chaotic times 🙀👻 We repost trans joy between issues, but please submit YOUR trans joy + creative projects to be featured: transjoy.ghost.io/contribute 💖 Also, see comments for how you can help!

Did you know zines trace back all the way to the 1400's? Witch zines were shared between commonfolk covering healing using herbal remedies, etc. Not long after the invention of the printing press, guides on how to hunt witches became popular... Learn the whole history at blog.ovaettr.gay/wit...

For this month’s ATJ issue, would y’all like to see some of the beautiful trans joy art and poetry published in last month’s issue of Speak the Sojourner that I guest-curated? I hope yes 🥰 #TransJoy #TransArt #TransWriting

OK life has been life-ing … I owe you all some links! 🍁💖 Here’s the absolutely wonderful guest post by Marco last month—plus a new trans tarot feature!! Please give it some love: transjoy.ghost.io/reciprocal-j... #TransJoy #TransTarot #TransCreatives #TransArt

I’m going through all the lit mag submissions on #TransJoy rn and they’re so beautiful 🥲 I honestly wish I could always pay contributors to ATJ. #Goals! In the meantime, I’m happy we get to share more trans creators on a platform that doesn’t usually center us, and compensate folks, too.

The submission cutoff is coming up! If you’ve been thinking of sending something in, please do, and tysm to those who already have! 💖

Hello! Our August trans joy issue is out, ft. @aniking.bsky.social @thegenderdoula.com w/ shoutouts to @taplingzines.bsky.social @beestung.bsky.social @hintonpublishing.bsky.social & many more! transjoy.ghost.io/why-shouldnt... #TransJoy #TransDreams #TransCreatives #TransCommunity ✨

Want some beautiful art exploring trans joy and gender euphoria across all sorts of gender identities, cultures, body types, and more? 🏳️‍⚧️ Moments of Euphoria launches in 1 week! 🥳 Follow to catch special early bird pricing: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap... Art preview: @jaws-stone.bsky.social

If you need some reasons to believe in trans joy/to share with the naysayers: transjoy.ghost.io/a-case-for-t... #TransJoy #JoyMatters

Celebrating Transgender History Month with an audio book review of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era by Nico Lang. From an award-winning journalist comes a vivid and moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country,…

Our joy is a sword #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbt_memes #transmemes #trans #transgender #lesbian #lesbian_memes #transbian

Hello hello! I’m going to be writing more about this but there are a lot of opportunities to share your trans joy and art this month. If you’ve been sitting on some euphoric words, images, or upcoming projects, please send them my way via the fun form: transjoy.ghost.io/contribute 💖#TransJoy

Am still traveling but check out our amazing guest editor’s take on trans joy this July!!! transjoy.ghost.io/a-spacious-c... by @chingin.bsky.social #TransJoy #GuestEditor #TransCreative

The creator of Trans News that Doesn't Suck and I co-wrote a very special post! There's been a lot of kerfuffle as of late in the community about whether trans joy matters. We're here to say - it's absolutely vital. transjoy.ghost.io/a-case-for-t... #TransJoy #JoyIsResistance #TransJoyMatters

June may be almost over, but trans joy is forever. Celebrate by checking out our new issue ft. @chingin.bsky.social @lgbtfdn.bsky.social @montereybayaquarium.org (and so many not on Bsky)! transjoy.ghost.io/trans-pride-... #TransJoy #TransPride #HappyPride

Happy Pride!! I'm heading out to see my friend perform tonight, but before I go--our June issue drops tomorrow! Be sure to sign up (and share pls!) as we also have some fab surprises coming up: transjoy.ghost.io#/portal/signup <3 #TransJoy #TransPride #HappyPride

This is everythingggg 🌊🔥🥲

For our upcoming trans zine, Rnbwtrout ( @rnbwtrout.bsky.social ) will be making a comic featuring a Mexican-American trans woman’s daily euphoric routines! She has not medically transitioned, giving important representation to those who can’t access or choose not to undergo medical transition. 💖

Seeking trans joy for the upcoming issue! Send your Pride joy and recent euphoric moments my way please! Also down to feature art and projects 🥰 transjoy.ghost.io/contribute Reposts appreciated 🌟 #TransJoy #HappyPride #We’reOutHere

wow this is gorgeous!

🌀new episode!🌀 #TransTuesday You know her as Dreamer from the CW's SUPERGIRL, and from roles in YELLOWJACKETS, CLEAN SLATE, and BIT... it's our chat with @nicoleamaines.bsky.social! We talk all things Dreamer, trying to get roles as a trans actress, and writing comics. We be gettin' T-turnt!

The winner of the Most Amazing Award is: Ben Swithen with “Trans Theft Horso” 🦩🏆🌴 This game reminds us that, as right wing policies are on the rise, it is a radically political act to create queer joy. Long live gender gladness!🌈 #playfulmedia #mbbfunded #amaze2026

And it's a THIRD finalist for our 2025 books! So much joy to say that Wolf's Path by @jolantru.bsky.social is a finalist for the British Fantasy Awards! Congratulations, Wolf, so deserved. 💐 And THANK YOU to the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social membership for seeing our stunning, immersive, trans book! 💫

So stoked to be playing Transiversary in Gainesville, FL on 5/31! Lots of other amazing performers celebrating trans lives! Come get a great big dose of queer joy with us ❤️🏳️‍⚧️✨ #folkpunk #transmusician #transartist

To support our community economy, we back providers with an industry-leading 90/10 split—and 1% of all gross revenue is donated monthly to grassroots trans legal defense and youth emergency housing. Learn more and join our waitlist here: www.trans-first.com 🏳️‍⚧️✨ #MutualAid #TransJoy #CommunityFirst

This is beautiful!

Tonight, May 20th, from 7-11 PM, we will be at Felix's! Stop by after work and hang out with us! Stick around late to see MascAppeal, the ALL Kings Drag Show! #transjoy #transisbeautiful #existanceisresistance #transatl #atltrans #queerart #drag #happyhour #transjoyhappyhour

Housesitting and grateful for this glorious May balcony view while I’m putting together this month’s newsletter! transjoy.ghost.io #TransJoy #HappyMay

Thank you to Amplifying Trans Joy for shouting out our upcoming Pleasure Issue call, that opens TOMORROW!

April issue drops tomorrow! In these times, celebrating trans life is a radical, nervous system-shifting act. If you want that sweet trans joy in your inbox, sign up, and tell your friends: transjoy.ghost.io #TransJoy #TransCommunity #T4T

oh my GOD its #LesbianVisibilityWeek LOOK AT MY MY PRIDE AND JOY, @trashwytch.bsky.social and I's baby, THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL available at ovaettr.gay/foxgirl A story of trans joy, coming out and understanding the self and what one truly wants in life which includes loving her girlfriend! <3

My book is out now!! Jacob’s Transition Goals is a positive, hopeful story about an 8 year old transgender boy who loves football. In today’s political climate, trans joy is so needed - you should grab a copy! You can buy Jacob’s Transition Goals in LGBTQ+ bookshops and online all over the world

Fairwinds Family Camp is seeking counselors for a #trans family camp, August 16-23, in Maine. Please share! www.fairwindsfamilycamp.com

These are the stories so many of us needed growing up. 💛 For Autism Acceptance Month, Shea’s Book Nook is spotlighting 10 books with trans, autistic main characters — stories of survival, joy, identity, and becoming. Because you deserve to see yourself in the pages. 📖✨

seeing trans joy and gender euphoria literally helped me access Cis+, and become way more comfortable expressing my femininity. Words can't express how grateful I am to the trans community for that!!!