Synopsis
When Hazel was twelve years old, they came out as bisexual to their parents. At the time, they couldn’t have imagined who they are today: a nonbinary, transmasculine person in a loving queer relationship.
In seeking to understand their own history, Hazel takes readers on a parallel journey through queer history—from the origins of Western concepts of sexual orientation, to the synthesis of hormones, to the evolution of trans health care. They unpack the economic underpinnings of gender roles. They dive into the origins behind our concept of “coming out,” the history of “female husbands,” neopronouns, and the emergence of drag kings.
As Hazel grows and changes, so does their understanding of those who came before them, and the interweaving of both narratives gives the reader a powerful entryway into not just Hazel’s journey of self-actualization, but the queer community at large.
From: Hachette Book Group
Notes on This Title
This title examines the author’s identity as transmasculine and nonbinary, and looks at the history which led to the language around and societal notions of these terms.
It also depicts their relationship with an abusive partner.
There is anatomical depiction of genitalia in a nonsexual context.
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Reviews
“An eager, curious, and vulnerable exploration of a complex topic.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
“Transgender cartoonist Newlevant (No Ivy League) blends memoir with snippets of queer history in this entertaining and educational graphic novel.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
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