Bookshop Defaces Harry Potter for Trans Causes

On March 27, a trans-owned bookshop in Leeds called The Bookish Type is letting customers

deface pages in a copy of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.

For just 25 pence per page, people can scribble as much as they want.

The goal is to raise money for local transgender health care costs, and once the book is full,

the shop plans to auction it off.

The idea started as a fun way to vent frustrations during the shop's second-hand book sales,

which support trans causes.

They launched it early in a quickly cut-on.

This targets JK Rowling, the 60-year-old author known for her strong, gender-critical views

on issues like women's rights and trans policies.

Rowling has spoken out against laws making it easier for trans people to change legal

gender and support her related core challenges.

Her stance stems from personal experiences with abuse.

Critics call her views harmful while she defends them as protecting women.

People Harry Potter actors, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Ruper Grin,

have publicly disagreed with her.

They affirm trans identities and say trans women are women, even while thanking her for

their careers.

The shop reports huge support from locals and folks abroad in places like Portugal, Canada,

and the US, with donations and extra books pouring in.

They're excited to keep the momentum going at their next event.