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Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition by Maia Kobabe

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snowcrocs's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Gender Queer is a quick read that holds a lot of wisdom in its pages. Queer and trans people will find many moments of resonance, and I see this book being an invaluable resource for friends and family members trying to better understand their non-binary (or otherwise trans or queer) loved one(s).

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darwin's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

this is one of, if not the, most relatable book I have ever read. I felt so seen by so many of Kobabe's experiences and am so glad e shared them in this gorgeous and evocative graphic novel.

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bibliomich's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

I generally refrain from providing star ratings for memoirs, out of respect for author's personal stories. However, given the widespread banning of this book, I feel it's important to bring attention to the fact that this is a phenomenal story, and certainly one that belongs in libraries and bookstores and everywhere where there are readers.

I read this book as part of the 2024 Trans Rights Readathon, and I'm so glad that I did. Not only did I genuinely enjoy reading Kobabe's story, but I also learned so much from em. From chest binding to e/em/eir pronouns to ways to support people experiencing gender dysphoria, I learned so much that I didn't know before.

I'm so grateful that Kobabe wrote this graphic novel, particularly given the vulnerability it took to share eir story, and I am truly looking forward to reading more of eir work.

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antijeffbozo_love2read's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.75

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diannasbooks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

This memoir was beautiful, and so eye opening. I couldn’t put it down. I need to get a physical copy of it.

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notsobinaryart's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

So many big thoughts and emotions. I relate to almost all of eir experiences. I felt so seen yet so sad for the confusion and loneliness both of us possessed for so long. So tender yet informative, heartbreaking yet hopeful. Must read for everyone. Redefined what a graphic novel can look like for me.

I’m hopefully going to come back and add to my review once I detangle some of my feelings.

CW for transphobia, homophobia, medical content and trauma, Harry Potter references pre-JKR was openly a blatant transphobe, blood, vomit

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wanderlust_romance's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

What a joy this was to read. I borrowed a copy of this from my library and am very much considering purchasing a copy to eventually share with my child (they’re too young for some of the content right now). Gender Queer is a graphic novel memoir that follows Maia Kobabe’s (e/em/eir pronouns) deeply personal exploration of eir gender identity. The illustrations are so wonderfully done. It adds another layer of humor and emotion to the accompanying text that shares Kobabe’s personal narrative. Gender Queer is a prime example of the importance of gender affirming care. Beyond just the need for affirming healthcare, Kobabe’s family and friends are depicted in this memoir as unconditionally supportive, thoughtful, caring, and perhaps most importantly - they listen with love and communicate with honesty surrounding the gender and sexuality questions / frustrations Kobabe expresses. E also delves into the complexities of asexuality - what it means, how it impacts relationships, and how it is also a spectrum e explored.

If you haven’t read this, I would absolutely recommend.

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