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jacklefay's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I felt very seen in Liz's story. I too grew up a tomboy and eventually landed on nonbinary for myself, but still wonder if tomboy might be a better label ahaha
gryzzlbox's review against another edition
4.0
If you can hang in there to page 240, where the book quickly wraps up and redeems itself in some ways, there are some gems of snark and storytelling througout. As someone who somewhat relates, and felt more "boylike" as a child, but never labeled myself a tomboy or anything else, it irks me when those who think they are challenging gender "norms" are perpetuating caricaturish stereotypes further by enforcing "girl things" and "boy things." Girl things being make up, dresses, shopping, pink, and boy things as reptiles, video games, tanks, etc. Here's my version of a culturally conventional "girl thing": having two x chromosomes. A culturally conventional "boy thing" is holding your penis in your hand while you pee. I do wish the revelation could have come sooner for the author, and am naively still surprised/disappointed these attitudes persisted among people 30 years ago, much less today. An easy choice that opens itself for a book club discussion.
lisawhelpley's review against another edition
4.0
Honest memoir of the trials of adolescence, and made even more challenging by feeling like you can't conform to generally traditional gender stereotypes. My teenage son and I read this separately and it's a great way to discuss the fact that everybody has a story that deserves to be heard and respected.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
4.0
would bounce back and forth about really liking this book to eh, I like this book... many times. It's probably more of a 3.5 for me. I could relate a lot to Liz and the illustrations of this book are really nicely done. I think it's really important that this book addresses gender and how stupid society norms can really be. I liked its message ultimately. It was a great book about coming of age and I would recommend it to all and young middle grade readers especially! ~Ashley
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
What an awesome memoir! Discussing childhood, gender, friendships, relationships, and fitting in, Tomboy seems to have it all. With Prince's cartoonish illustration style and knack for creative narratives, she creates a graphic memoir that's absolutely wonderful. It's serious, it's humorous, it's uplifting. She doesn't take anything too incredibly seriously, and alternatively, not too humorously. It's all a perfect fit in which others can find themselves and learn from.
It's just great for all ages, and for those who loves graphic novels, and memoirs. It's great for those wanting to learn more about gender, and great for those who just want a good coming of age read. This book is a taco of many toppings--there's sure to be something for everyone in here!
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It's just great for all ages, and for those who loves graphic novels, and memoirs. It's great for those wanting to learn more about gender, and great for those who just want a good coming of age read. This book is a taco of many toppings--there's sure to be something for everyone in here!
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tomikorobson's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A great memoir on gender non-conformity that is just a good story (not pedantic). Good one to add to lit circle collections.