Homebody

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An uplifting, hopeful, empowering memoir that celebrates self-discovery and self-love -- Alice Oseman, bestselling author of <i>Heartstopper</i> An accessible, affirming story that models how anyone-cis or trans-can take steps toward self-knowledge and gender freedom. -- Kirkus Brimming with compassion, warmth and gentle humour, Homebody swept me up like a hug with a long-lost friend. Exploring their own journey of self-discovery, Theo's honest, conversational storytelling and masterful command of visual narrative combine to create a stunning memoir full of hope and non-binary joy. This book will mean so much to many readers, and I cannot wait to see whatever Theo works on next. -- Harry Woodgate, the multi-award-winning author and illustrator of <i>Grandad's Camper, Timid, Little Glow </i>and <i>Grandad's Pride</i>. For anyone who is trying to find their authentic self when they feel like the world is trying to put them into a box -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * A warm, affirming, gentle, honest story of a nonbinary gender journey. -- Maia Kobabe, author of <i>Gender Queer</i> This deeply relatable exploration of finding oneself and of giving oneself grace when the journey takes longer than expected is ideal for fans of Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * A gorgeous memoir of transition and self love, beautifully illustrated and sensitively written. A journey I deeply related to -- I'm thankful to be in a world where Homebody exists. -- Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of <i>Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend</i> Uplifting and resonant -- Fiona Noble * The Observer * A gorgeously tender and warm story of bold explorations and the search for contentment and home. What a joy! Beautifully illustrated; a must have ... -- Juno Roche, author of <i>Trans Power</i> Enchanting and life affirming. I devoured in one joyful gulp . . . -- Harry Nicholas, author of <i>A Trans Man Walks into a Gay Bar</i> Homebody is utterly beautiful, both in storytelling and artwork. It's moving, funny, sweet, and truly uplifting. Homebody is a story that feels like a warm hug from a good friend. -- Beth Reekles, bestselling author of<i> The Kissing Booth</i> Charming, thoughtful and beautiful -- Louie Stowell, bestselling author of<i> Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good</i> Homebody made me want to be creative - the highest praise I can think of. Beautifully illustrated and heartfelt in story. An ode to trans joy. -- L. D. Lapinski author of <i>Jamie</i> This is a graphic novel memoir about the author's journey with their gender, and I thought it was incredible! The illustrations were gorgeous, the writing was amazing and sometimes like poetry, and it just really tugged on my heartstrings in the best way. * Elementary My Dear blog * Theo Parish's debut graphic novel is beautifully illustrated and cleverly designed. It's a personal exploration of their trans experience, with fourth wall breaks that add humour and make the already accessible storytelling come alive. It's thoughtful, and Theo reflects their own challenges with care, they are kind to themself but acknowledge their journey of "redecorating...renovating...trying things out...and seeing what works." * Dee Stevens, The Dee-Brief * This gentle, meandering 14+ graphic novel takes the reader on a journey without a destination - following the protagonist's search for self-acceptance, so that the house of their body can feel like a true home. Investigating the subtleties of trans and non-binary identities, its soft greys and pinks and joyful emphasis on self-discovery will appeal to Heartstopper fans. -- Imogen Russell-Williams, <i>Guardian</i> Based on the true experiences of the author/illustrator, Theo is on a journey of gender self-discovery. Spanning childhood into early adolescence, Theo's exploration of their non-binary identity captured in the navies, pinks, and purples of this graphic novel explain that transition is a process of continually coming home to your true self. An inspiring story of self-acceptance and living authentically, this is a great book for nonbinary teens seeking to see their identity reflected in a book. (13+) * Irish Examiner * A beautifully illustrated, powerful story that will bring bundles of hope to anyone navigating their own gender journey. -- Lewis Hancox, author of <i>Welcome to St. Hell</i> Theo Parish's Homebody is the non-binary memoir I needed growing up. What's especially beautiful about Homebody as a trans narrative is how it balances gender dysphoria with gender euphoria, as well as coming out to others with coming out to ourselves. * Diva magazine * Homebody by Theo Parish 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. * Epic Reads - The Best Books to Gift in 2024 * [An] elegantly drawn, lively story * Sunday Times *