Gender Queer: A Memoir

“Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe is a graphic memoir that chronicles eir journey toward understanding and expressing a nonbinary, asexual identity. Through expressive black-and-white art and candid narration, Kobabe explores childhood, family, dysphoria, relationships, and the search for language that fits, as well as the relief of finding community. The book includes frank depictions of bodies and sexuality and has been both widely acclaimed and frequently challenged. It is best suited for older teens and adults. Families and educators use Gender Queer as a deeply personal window into gender diversity, often paired with discussions about censorship, representation, and empathy.