Gender Queer

    Gender Queer

    by Maia Kobabe

    Ages 15-182019
    Young Adult

    A graphic memoir by Maia Kobabe exploring their journey of gender identity and sexual orientation discovery from adolescence through adulthood. The book candidly depicts the author's experience as a nonbinary and asexual person, including their struggles with gender dysphoria, coming out to family, and finding their identity within the LGBTQ+ community. The memoir addresses themes of self-acceptance, family relationships, and the challenges of navigating a world with binary gender expectations. Contains frank discussions of sexuality, masturbation, and some explicit imagery as part of the author's personal narrative.

    2019Published
    Genres: Graphic Novels / Comics, Young Adult

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    Gender Identity Topics
    Frequent
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal

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