"WHAT AM I, AFTER ALL? I DON'T WANT TO BE A GIRL, I DON'T WANT TO BE A BOY. I WANT TO BE MYSELF."
Maia Kobabe tells his personal story, from his immature childhood to the catharsis that maturity brought with it. A path full of obstacles towards the recognition of his gender identity.
The central character of the book as a non-binary and asexual person, contrary to stereotypes, is revealed to his family and circle. “…I realized that I was born with two half-souls, one female and one male,” he confesses. And he moves on. He faces dilemmas. He is overcome by fears and questions. He suffocates and is liberated. He learns to be honest and courageous. Towards himself and the dominant outside.
A confessional story that is moving!
The book is written by: Nancy Papathanasiou & Elena-Olga Christidi – ORLANDO LGBT+ (Glossary of LGBTQ+ terms) and Krystalli Glyniadaki (Epimeter).
Maia Kobabe is an American cartoonist and author. Gender Queer is a true story-confession of his childhood to adulthood as he grapples with the issue of gender identity and self-determination. With the unique illustrations of Phoebe Cobabe.
