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AllDebooks This kind of beautifully expressed book could help so many children struggling as Maia did. That is exactly why we need to read banned books, to ensure they're known, loved, protected, and there for future generations of readers. I have no doubt that Gender Queer could have the potential to save someone's life. 2w

AllDebooks I didn't have a problem with the sexually explicit content. It was within the context of the book and not at all gratuitous. If we can cope with fairy smut, we can cope with this. The whole premise is understanding and acceptance. More of this, please. 🙌 2w

Karisa @AllDebooks “fairy smut” 😂 💗 I totally agree. Maia‘s journey could help others navigate their own and make us all feel not so alone. Especially with the references to more books given. So important 2w

5feet.of.fury @AllDebooks @Karisa agree, and it was shown with the couple deciding boundaries and how sex would look in their relationship which is so important. 2w

lil1inblue @alldebooks @karisa @5feet.of.fury Totally agree. I found this no different than hetero sexual exploration, and it could help so many kids. Either with understanding their own feelings, or with having empathy for others. 2w

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Jadams89

Gender Queer: a Memoir | Maia Kobabe

Hey all! I can‘t believe it‘s already time for discussion again. Like always, I‘ll tag everyone in the first post. 3 questions total this time. #WithTheBanned

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Karisa I liked the format. Some of the pages were set up so beautifully and it helped me see what e meant. Some were shocking but that went with the feelings being expressed well. 2w

AllDebooks I thought the format was perfect. The presentation of incredibly complex emotions, feelings and concepts was sensitively handled. 2w

Amiable I rarely read graphic novels, but I thought it was a perfect format for this book. 2w

5feet.of.fury I liked it, some pages were particularly helpful. Many reviews showed the picture of the 2 halves of the author and perception of eir gender for example 2w

lil1inblue I thought it was an excellent format. The art was just beautiful, and I liked how it represented eir feelings and perceptions, like @5feet.of.fury said. E was able to emphasize the content with the art. 2w

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vivastory

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth | Zoe Thorogood

I raved about Thorogood's graphic narrative over the weekend & it has displaced one my selections for #bestof2025 (Barry Windsor-Smith's raw & gritty Wolverine: Weapon X). It's Lonely etc was a ceaselessly surprising, deeply touching portrait of an artist's lifelong mental health struggles & the solace & freedom they were able to find in art. This is one I will be recommending for awhile.

vivastory *The Smith is def worth reading. Summer=great reading weather for superhero graphic novels & this is one of the better ones I've read. 1mo

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vivastory

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth | Zoe Thorogood

I loved this graphic narrative of a young artist as they struggle with their own work & mental health issues. It's Lonely At etc is one of the most creative graphic narratives I have read in awhile, but there is a strong emotional & personal core throughout so it never becomes tedious or overly cerebral. Instead, it is a surprising exploration of mental health & the power of art. Just absolutely remarkable.

RaeLovesToRead I have this on the TBR. I've been avoiding anything too emotional for a while, but I do hope I manage to read it soon because it looks amazing 😊 1mo

Suet624 I‘ll be on the lookout for it. 1mo

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charl08

Drinking at the Movies | Julia Wertz, Janeane Garofalo

Autobiographical GN based on the author's move to New York.

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Kenyazero

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen | Lucy Knisley

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I really enjoy the way Lucy Knisley's nonfiction comics are told. Her work is reflective and engaging. This book in particular is captivating as she reflects on different aspects of her life to pinpoint where her love of culinary experiences came from. I love the illustrated recipes throughout too and now really wish she had a graphic novel cookbook out. #comics #nonfiction #food

Kenyazero Used for #GottaCatchEmAll Whimsicott: a pastel colored cover @PuddleJumper ; and #OwlHouseReadathon Amity: reread a favorite or something new-to-you by a favorite author 2mo

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Lindy

Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama | Alison Bechdel

You are invited to view my latest video about books, dandelions, poetry & Marg Delahunty, Warrior Princess:

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TheLudicReader ❤️🇨🇦Marg! 3mo

Lindy @TheLudicReader Yes! Marg is back, here to fight in the trade war! 3mo

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booklover3258

Dotter of Her Father's Eyes | Bryan Talbot, Mary M. Talbot

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Very interesting history of James Joyce and the author's childhood with her “fearly“ father.

For the rest of the review, visit my Vlog at:

https://youtube.com/shorts/fEr_l1usACs?feature=share

Enjoy!

tpixie Interesting. (edited) 4mo

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Anna40

Everything Is Teeth | Evie Wyld

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The graphic novel written by Evie Wyld and illustrated by Joe Sumner was only ok. Evie remembers growing up in Australia where her shark obsession begins. Interspersed with shark attack stories this is really about family and loss but stays too much on the surface to be a moving, heartfelt memoir. I enjoyed Sumner‘s artwork.

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CBee

Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations | Mira Jacob

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This really captured so much, but also really paralleled in so many ways what our country is going through now (again). The elation I felt and HOPE when Obama won; the absolute terror when Trump won and then won again. Excellent read. So much packed into these pages.

HeatherBookNerd I loved that book. So fantastic. 4mo

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