When: Thursday, April 3rd, 6pm-8pm
Where: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for sale at the event.
Join Us For Brews&Views! A discussion with Janna Barkin, author of He’s Always Been My Son, as she shares insights from her book, A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren.
Being part of the grand generation—whether as a grandparent, great-aunt or uncle, elder mentor, or supportive community member—comes with the responsibility and privilege of guiding and uplifting younger generations. But when a grandchild or loved one comes out as transgender, it can bring questions, challenges, and a learning curve.
A Grand Love offers relatable, encouraging, and thought-provoking stories about the grandparent-grandchild dynamic, along with letters, insights from transgender individuals, and up-to-date research and resources. Whether you’re a grandparent, part of the grand generation, or simply someone who wants to learn how to be a better ally, this discussion will provide valuable guidance and inspiration.
Join us for an engaging and supportive conversation on love, family, and allyship!
Author Janna Barkin will have books available for purchase at the event.
Guest and Moderator Bios:
Janna Barkin
Janna Barkin is an author, educator, and parent of a transgender person who brings her expertise in early childhood education, parent coaching, and community support to educators, caregivers, and families. Since 2015, she has led support groups for parents, caregivers, and grandparents of transgender youth and has spoken at conferences, schools, and major corporations. Her latest book, A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024), offers heartfelt stories and insights into grandparent-grandchild relationships. She is also the author of He’s Always Been My Son (2017), a touching memoir about raising her transgender son.
Lenny Mendonca, Moderator
Co-founder of the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Former Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom of California. He is a Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company and a Lecturer on Inequality at the Stanford Business School. He founded McKinsey’s U.S. state and local public sector consulting practice. He also oversaw their knowledge development, Chairing the McKinsey Global Institute and the Firm's communications, including the McKinsey Quarterly. He is also the Founding Chair of the Coastside News Group (Half Moon Bay Review and Pacifica Tribune).