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S. Bear Bergman (born September 22, 1974) is a trans man, author, poet, playwright, and theater artist whose gender identity is a main focus of his artwork.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=My Conversation With Customs/Immigration Upon Returning To Canada Today (Unedited) )〕 ==Biography== Bergman was educated at Concord Academy, was one of the founders of the first Gay–straight alliance〔Standing Out, Standing Together: The Social and Political Impact of Gay-Straight Alliances. Miceli, Melinda. NYC, 2005. Routlege〕 and a member of the Governor of Massachusetts' Safe Schools Commission for LGBT youth.〔(Making Schools Safe for Gay and Lesbian Youth: Breaking the Silence in Schools and in Families: Education Report ) The Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth, February 25, 1993〕 He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Hampshire College in 1996.〔(Graduates of Hampshire College/Alumni of Hampshire College; Graduates of Note (48 Items) ). Ranker.com (June 15, 2012).〕 Bergman's first book, ''Butch Is A Noun'', was released in September 2006 by Suspect Thoughts Press and was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in the GLBT Nonfiction category. A new edition was published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2010. Bergman's second book, ''The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You'', was released by Arsenal Pulp Press in the fall of 2009 and was a Lambda Literary Award finalist in the Transgender category.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.lambdaliterary.org/winners-finalists/05/10/2010-awards-finalists-winners/ )〕 His most recent book for adults, co-edited with genderqueer author Kate Bornstein is ''Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation'', which won a 2011 Lambda Literary Award in the LGBT Anthology category〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.lambdaliterary.org/23rd-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists-and-winners/ )〕 and a special Judges Award from the Publishing Triangle. He is also the author of two books for children (one of which, ''The Adventures of Tulip, Birthday Wish Fairy'', was a 2013 Lambda Literary Award finalist in the LGBT Children’s/Young Adult category〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.lambdaliterary.org/features/06/04/25th-annual-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced/ )〕) and has a sixth book titled ''Blood, Marriage, Wine & Glitter'' published September 23, 2013 from Arsenal Pulp Press. In addition, Bergman continues to lecture and perform solo shows at universities, festivals and theatres throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These solo shows have received judges' awards at each of the last three the biennial National Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival〔(Award Winners Of The 2004 Festival ). Columbustheatrefestival.com.〕 in Columbus, Ohio, including Best of the Festival and Best New Work. In 2005, Bergman was awarded a (Massachusetts Cultural Council ) grant for playwriting, as well as a Millay Colony for the Arts Fellowship award.〔(Writers ). Millay Colony.〕 He has also been given an assortment of honors for service to the transgender community, including The Spirit of Stonewall Award, the Trans 100 and similar. Bergman lives in Toronto, Ontario, and is married to activist J Wallace. They have one son, Stanley. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「S. Bear Bergman」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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