“With their unique purview, Jon centers the visibility, intersectional identities, and rich voices of the Queer Black community in media. A must read for anyone and everyone.”
—Gabrielle Union, Actress, activist, and author

“This book speaks so honestly about the continuously silenced Black, queer, American experience, and the life journey it takes to discover one’s true self in a world determined to stop them at all costs.”
—Jessica Marie Garcia, actress, “On My Block,” writer & producer

“Black. Fat. Femme. is the perfect blend of education, hilarity, and stories from the shady cousin that everyone deserves. After reading and sharing their work over the years, I look forward to others being able to devour what I feel is an insightful and important book!”
—Franchesca Ramsey, creator and host of MTV’s “Decoded” and author of Well, That Escalated Quickly

“Joining the cultural archive at a pivotal moment, Black. Fat. Femme. offers another possibility. In extending the visibility discourse, it defiantly and lovingly takes up space while encouraging others to do the same.”
—Tre'vell Anderson, MA, Journalist, Social Curator, World Changer

“Dr. Jon Paul has written a heartfelt manifesto for every person who has never believed they are valuable, worthy, or courageous. It is impossible to read and not be moved to love yourself more.”
—Steven Canals, Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer

“Jon is a leading voice of our generation. Their ability to bring communities that sit at various intersections together, rooted in dignity, humanity, and respect, is what we all need now more than ever. Black. Fat. Femme. is a love letter to humanity.”
—Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table

“Dr. Jon Paul is one of my favorite thinkers and creators. I can say without hesitation that this book is going to change the way people see themselves and each other. For all the talk of inclusion and diversity, this book is a step in the right direction of allowing people to not only feel seen but heard, and for their stories to be handled with the care, love, and attention they deserve.”
—Keah Brown, creator of #DisabledandCute, author of The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me

“Dr. Jon Paul is my hero. Their wit, wisdom, clarity, and sartorial elegance inspire me every day. This book is sorely needed, not just because Jon is a brilliant Sibylline voice on this urgent topic, but because this book will honor the humanity of all Black fat femmes.”
—Jeffrey Marsh, author of How to Be You: Stop Trying to Be Someone Else and Start Living Your Life

“If you’re not following Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins, you’re missing out on one of the sharpest, wittiest, and most unapologetically Black, queer, and femme voices in media today . . . Dr. Higgins has made it their mission to uplift the voices that mainstream culture often ignores. But don’t mistake their work for a never-ending sermon on oppression: Jonathan is here to crack jokes, spill tea, and remind us all that Black queer joy is just as revolutionary as resistance.”
—OUT Magazine

“Part memoir, part examination of queer media, and part self-help . . . The book explores the transformative role queer media and identity have played in Higgins’ life, and the ‘magic’ of being ‘Black, fat and femme.’”
—Los Angeles Daily News

“It finds the author getting honest about embracing their intersectional identity, and providing insight so that others can do the same, while also exploring the pioneers who paved the way, like Andre Leon Talley, Ms. J, and drag superstar Latrice Royale (who provides a lovely foreword, by the way).”
—Queerty