Lily

Lily (she/her) is 18 years old and an accomplished artist and advocate. Whether painting, sketching, crocheting, or sewing, Lily loves to do anything that brings out her creativity. With a passion for style, design, and collaboration, she hopes to enter the field of fashion design, paving the way for those who follow.

Lily chooses to speak out and be visible as a young transgender woman in the hopes that it will create space for other transgender young people to thrive. She is a community advocate for human rights and speaks at local and national events, including school board meetings and at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, She’s especially passionate about LGBTQ representation in books and works to educate people about the harm of censorship. Lily believes all people should have access to books where they can see themselves and learn about people who are different.