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Gender Queer: A Memoir Trade paperback - 2019
by Maia Kobabe
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- Title Gender Queer: A Memoir
- Author Maia Kobabe
- Binding Paperback
- Condition USED Very Good
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Oni Press
- Publication date May 2019
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # 547599
- ISBN 9781549304002 / 1549304003
- Weight 1.02 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.7 in (20.57 x 14.48 x 1.78 cm)
- Age range 16 to UP years
- Grade levels 11 - UP
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Themes
- Topical: Lgbt
- Category Graphic Novels
- Library of Congress subjects Gender identity, Graphic novels
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2018958115
- Dewey Decimal Code B
- Quantity available 1
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Reader reviews for Gender Queer: A Memoir
Review summary
Reviewers largely praised Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir for its candid, visually clear exploration of gender identity and pronoun use, saying the art and metaphors make complex feelings legible and the book offers powerful validation and education. Several highlighted its usefulness for questioning readers, parents, and cis audiences, even as controversy and challenges amplified interest. Criticisms focused on a scattershot, non-linear structure, an abrupt ending, heavy fandom references, and brief explicit content; a few objected to hints of biological determinism. Overall, many consider it important for library collections despite debate over whether it’s aimed at adults or older teens.
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Citations
- Publishers Weekly, 02/25/2019, Page 0
- School Library Journal, 07/01/2019, Page 60
- Shelf Awareness, 06/28/2019, Page 0
