Loved this autobiographical graphic novel by Tegan and Sara. Twin sister singer/songwriters take us back to jr. high and share all their awkward, hurtLoved this autobiographical graphic novel by Tegan and Sara. Twin sister singer/songwriters take us back to jr. high and share all their awkward, hurtful, and confusing feelings and experiences. From puberty and periods, to learning the guitar, to making new friends and figuring out their own sexual and gender identities. I think this would be a great book for young readers to be exposed to, as it makes all those big, confusing and scary feelings feel a little less scary and isolating....more
Very short, very powerful story from a young Indigenous girl. She gives us the history we need to know about Canada's coverage and reaction to missingVery short, very powerful story from a young Indigenous girl. She gives us the history we need to know about Canada's coverage and reaction to missing and murdered indigenous women girls and 2spirits. "If I go missing, do not treat me as the Indigenous person I am proud to be."...more
This book did a great job helping me (a cis-woman) to really understand how gender dysphoria must feel. I have always supported trans* rights, but havThis book did a great job helping me (a cis-woman) to really understand how gender dysphoria must feel. I have always supported trans* rights, but have never really felt that I really understood the issue. Maia is so honest in this autobiographical GNF, about things that not many people would be willing to admit and share with the public. That honesty is really what makes this book special, and so relatable (also makes it rather graphic as e shares sexual experiences and fantasies). I image that reading this as someone who is questioning their gender, it must feel so reassuring to have someone as mature and confident as Maia help to explore the issue. I also love the use of e/em/eir pronouns rather than they/them that we so often see....more
A great book representing queer and (proudly) wierd black teens. They don't have a space to feel themselves, so they create their own little club. WheA great book representing queer and (proudly) wierd black teens. They don't have a space to feel themselves, so they create their own little club. When haters start trolling their queer black space, a teacher helps lead them through the hate to positivity. ...more
A fun story about a teen girl and her awesome single mom going to a Comic Con. The daughter had cancer which resulted in a amputated leg. She also jusA fun story about a teen girl and her awesome single mom going to a Comic Con. The daughter had cancer which resulted in a amputated leg. She also just came out to her mom as bisexual and is exploring her identity as a young queer amputee. She ends up meeting a nonbinary young person at the Con and they have a little one-day whirlwind romance. Beautiful representation and a fun, easy read....more
A dramatic same-sex relationship that starts out of infidelity, romanticizes that aspect of the relationship, and continues on with arguments, breakupA dramatic same-sex relationship that starts out of infidelity, romanticizes that aspect of the relationship, and continues on with arguments, breakups, and family conflict. One partner dies while the other looks back on their problematic, angsty love. Not impressed, but also not impressed with infidelity, which many people don't care about, or apparently think is exciting and romantic. ...more
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