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Género Queer by Maia Kobabe

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chickaboogawah's review against another edition

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5.0

I really loved this book and hope to share it with many people. Maia clearly explains eir thoughts and choices growing up, and I hope my kids are inspired by em.

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emquartz15's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I’ve been wanting to read this book for forever and am so happy I finally did! As a queer person who uses mixed pronouns, experiencing Kobabe’s vulnerability in this memoir was freeing. It felt like an offering to help people understand, not feel alone, or both.

Not to mention e is an incredible cartoonist and writer. I admired eir drawings, the way they communicate pain, joy, etc., and I found myself giggling at just how well e captures life as a queer person in general. A million times worth the read.

Kobabe also helped me understand neopronouns and gender in new ways. It’s crucial to keep this memoir available on library shelves and in bookstores worldwide. 🏳️‍🌈

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vael's review against another edition

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5.0

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5.0

I loved this book. Fantastic artwork and a very honest look at gender. For many people it isn't simply what the doctor says in the birthing room. Kobabe didn't shy away from sharing unexpected trauma, confusion (internal and external) or conversations (even the uncomfortable ones) with family. There is a lot packed into these 240 pages.

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things100's review against another edition

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informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

A great thought provoking autobiography on being queer especially non binary

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sappix's review against another edition

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hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

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emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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peytonhhill's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

What an excellent book. I learned way more than I thought I would! The author does a great job of storytelling and I really feel like I have a much deeper understanding of how trans and nonbinary experiences can be after reading. I think everyone would benefit from reading this! Honestly it is way more tame than I thought it would be considering how controversial and banned it is. Hats off to the author for putting it out there, what a brave thing to do. I feel grateful for the reading experience!

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caffeinatedfae's review against another edition

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5.0

I first read this book as a graphic novel so when Libro.fm offered it to me for free in exchange for a review I was hesitant to pick this up as an audiobook. I didn't know how they could translate the graphic novel into an audiobook but I figured I would try it out.

This audiobook is phenomenal. The book itself was great but I like that the audiobook adaption was just as good. The audiobook adds a bit more to the story and I loved the sound effects and the full cast that was done. The story itself is inspiring. I'm not non-binary but I really related to the author's portrayal of figuring eir/emself out. I struggled so hard in figuring out my sexuality that it was a relief to see that I wasn't the only one wondering all of these things. Maia has a way of showing just how much e went through and having compassion for those struggling with the change of pronouns and gender expression.

It doesn't matter the format (graphic novel or audiobook) you read this but if you're looking for a good book to help you understand a bit of the non-binary experience I recommend checking this book out. It is beautifully done.

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