Hannah Baer

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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]

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Career

Baer has worked as a volunteer organizer for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ). [3]

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. [4] [5] [6]

Baer has contributed essays and articles to several publications, including: Jewish Currents , The Drift, Artforum , [7] Los Angeles Review of Books , and The Guardian . Baer is also known for championing artists and other writers such as Pe Ferreira, Doron Langberg, Ser Serpas, Nash Glynn, and Sam Penn.

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. [8]

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.

Publications

References

  1. 1 2 Byron, Grace (March 9, 2021). "Feel Pieces: Hannah Baer On 'Trans Girl Suicide Museum' and Memes". Observer. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  2. "trans girl suicide museum — After 8 Books". after8books.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  3. Silverman, Aviva (February 19, 2019). "Interview of Hannah Baer". NYC Trans Oral History Project. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  4. D'Isa, Clancey (17 December 2020). "9 Works of Criticism You May Have Missed in 2020". Chicago Review of Books.
  5. Hatfield, Joe Edward (2 November 2023). "Moments of shame in the figural history of trans suicide". Cultural Studies. 37 (6): 813–845. doi:10.1080/09502386.2022.2055096. ISSN   0950-2386.
  6. Lyle, Erica Dawn (March 3, 2022). ""It's All About Desire": hannah baer and Erica Dawn Lyle Talk Trans Freedom and Joy". Momus. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  7. David Velasco (June 28, 2023). "hannah baer on AI, transformation, and nightlife". Artforum . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  8. "Party time! hannah baer comes to MCD". MCD. October 23, 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-29.