Hannah Baer

Hannah Baer is an American writer, therapist, and cultural critic. She is the author of the memoir Trans Girl Suicide Museum (2019) and a co-founder of the experimental queer press Deluge Books alongside Emily Segal and Cyrus Dunham. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Work

In 2019, Baer published her debut memoir, Trans Girl Suicide Museum, through Hesse Press. The book combines personal narrative with cultural and social critique, delving into topics such as gender identity, mental health, and the influence of internet culture.

Baer has contributed essays and articles to several publications, including:

• Jewish Currents: In her essay "Therapy Was Never Secular," Baer examines the spiritual roots of psychotherapy and its intersection with contemporary practice. ^[6]
• The Drift: Baer has written on topics ranging from the state of the avant-garde to personal reflections on poetry readings.
• Artforum: Her piece "Dance Until the World Ends" discusses the relationship between rave culture and revolutionary politics. ^[7]
• Los Angeles Review of Books: Baer reviewed Peter Coleman's The Way Out, exploring the roots of political polarization. ^[8]
• The Guardian: In "Stop calling people ‘toxic’. Here’s why," she critiques the overuse of the term "toxic" in contemporary discourse. ^[9]

baer is also known for championing artists and other writers such as Pe Ferreira, Doron Langberg, Ser Serpas, Nash Glynn, and Sam Penn.

Deluge Books

In 2020, Baer co-founded Deluge Books, an experimental press based in Los Angeles. The press focuses on publishing works that challenge traditional genres and amplify queer voices.

Upcoming work

baer's forthcoming book, The Life of the Party, is set to be published by MCD in 2027. The book is described as part instruction manual on hosting gatherings and part cultural memoir, exploring how parties can reshape our relationships and social structures. ^[10]

References

1. "Feel Pieces: Hannah Baer On 'Trans Girl Suicide Museum' and Memes". Observer. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
2. "trans girl suicide museum — After 8 Books". after8books.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
3. "Hannah Baer". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
4. baer, hannah (2020-05-01). "hannah baer". Artforum. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
5. "Deluge". delugebooks.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
6. "Therapy Was Never Secular". Jewish Currents. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
7. baer, hannah (2021-12-01). "DANCE UNTIL THE WORLD ENDS". Artforum. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
8. "Peter Coleman's "The Way Out" and the Roots of Political Polarization". Los Angeles Review of Books. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
9. "Stop calling people 'toxic'. Here's why". The Guardian. 2021-07-26. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-06-29.
10. "MCD | Party time! hannah baer comes to MCD". MCD. Retrieved 2025-06-29.