It is about whether transgender people will be fully recognized as human beings, or banished from the public sphere.

"The Teaching Transgender Toolkit" offers resources for educators and others who want to facilitate discussions about transgender people.

Luca Maurer, program director for the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, with his co-author Eli Green, assistant professor of public health at William Paterson University, published their book, “The Teaching Transgender Toolkit,” three months ago. Staff writer Elena Piech spoke with Luca Maurer about his book, the writing process and transgender rights.