Book Review
A short overview of this book
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe is a lovely story about one person’s journey to understanding what it means to be nonbinary and asexual. This includes their experiences of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears.
I really enjoyed this graphic novel, and feel that it will be a useful book for those that are questioning their sexuality and gender. It will also be useful for parents, giving them insight into what might be happening with their child.
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Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 14 to 18 years.
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✅ Buy a copy of Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, my YouTube channel where I review awesome books that can help parents talk to their kids about love, sex, relationships, and growing up. I also have a website where I share tips and tricks to make these important conversations easier for parents. Today, I want to talk about a book that caught my attention recently called Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.
First off, let me just say that I really enjoyed this book. I stayed up way past my bedtime reading it, even though I probably should have been sleeping. It’s a memoir that tells the story of someone’s journey of self-discovery as a nonbinary and asexual individual. They share their experiences of not feeling comfortable with societal gender norms and labels, and how they navigated their own path to understanding themselves better.
What I loved about this book is that it reminded me that self-discovery is a lifelong journey. Even at 51 years old, I still feel like I’m figuring myself out, and that’s totally okay! Life would be pretty dull if we had all the answers, right? This book helped me gain more insight and empathy towards those who are questioning their gender identity. It gave me a glimpse into their lives and made me more understanding and less judgmental.
It’s amazing how much our understanding of gender has evolved over the years. The language we use and the way we think about gender is constantly changing. In fact, the content I wrote on my website a few years ago is already outdated! It’s a good thing though, because it means we’re progressing and becoming more inclusive. It’s important for kids to read books like this, as it can help them think differently and be more accepting of others.
I’m actually planning to pass this book along to my 15-year-old, and maybe even my 12-year-old, who isn’t a big fan of traditional books but enjoys reading these kinds of stories. I truly believe that books like this can make a positive impact on young minds, encouraging them to be open-minded and less judgmental.
I hope you found this review helpful. Cheers!
