BUT WHAT AM I AFTER ALL? I DON’T WANT TO BE A GIRL, I DON’T WANT TO BE A BOY. I WANT TO BE MYSELF.

Maia Kobabe shares their personal story, from their tender childhood years to the clarity that maturity brings. A journey full of obstacles towards recognizing their gender identity.

The central figure of the book, as a non-binary and asexual person, reveals themselves to their family and social circle against stereotypes. "...I realized that I was born with two half souls, one feminine and one masculine," they confess.

They face dilemmas. They are overtaken by fears and questions. They feel suffocated and liberated. They learn to be honest and brave. In front of themselves and the dominant outside world. A confessional story that touches the heart!

About the book, write: Nancy Papathanasiou & Elena-Olga Christidi – ORLANDO LGBT+ (Glossary of LGBTQ+ terms) and Krystalli Gliniaaki (Afterword).

THE CREATORS

Maia Kobabe is an American cartoonist and writer. Gender Queer is a true story-confession of their childhood years to adulthood as they confront the issue of gender identity and self-definition. With unique illustrations by Phoebe Cobabe.

Afterword: Krystalli Gliniaaki
Notes, Index: Nancy Papathanasiou
Text editing: Anastasia V. Poulu
Notes, Index: Elena - Olga Christidi