Homebody
A Graphic Memoir of Gender Identity Exploration-A Yalsa Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
Published on 23. April 2024
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-06-331959-2 (ISBN)
Description
"In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality--and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term 'nonbinary,' which finally struck a chord"
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Fourth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
638 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-331959-2 (9780063319592)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Theo Parish is a cartoonist currently living in "the fine city" of Norwich, England, with their three cats. Driven by a passion for creating the kinds of stories they longed to see as a kid, Theo’s work is inspired by their love of fantasy and their experiences moving through the world as a queer and neurodivergent person. When not making comics, they can usually be found playing tabletop RPGs, building pillow forts, or making friends with the neighborhood cats. Their debut graphic novel, Homebody, was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults.