The out side : trans & nonbinary comics

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Title:

Author:

Christensen, Min, 1990- editor.

ISBN:

9781524880125

Physical Description:

176 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Abstract:

"The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics includes 29 creators' tales of self-love and affirmation that detail their experiences with gender and identity. Originally published as a successful kickstrter campaign, this expanded edition includes comics by Dana Simpson (bestselling author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn), Aidyn Huynh (Snailords), Sage Coffey, Kyla Aiko, Coco Ouwerkerk, and many others. As editor The Kao writes in the book's introduction, 'My hope is that this collection will inspire anyone who may be struggling with their own identity and educate those who seek greater understanding'"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Outsider / Not there yet / What's the point then? / Well-hidden / Laegg / Pierced / Undefined / Foreign body / Genderfluid / The legend of Veronica / Life Choices / Going home / First times / Cat today & human tomorrow / Blob / Slow and steady / At peace / Sweet nips! / Never be loved / The "who, me?" decade / Familiar / I've been sitting on this porch for a year / Guilty / Not-a-costume / Ten more seconds / Girl / Gender is weird / Happy

Subject Term:

Transgender people -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Transgender people -- Biography.

Gender-nonconforming people -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Gender-nonconforming people -- Biography.

Cartoonists -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Cartoonists -- Biography.

Added Author:

Christensen, Min, 1990-

Daneman, David,

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Library	Material Type	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
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Summary

In this vibrant and affirming comics anthology, 29 trans & nonbinary comic artists share their personal journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.

Featuring the work of Sage Coffey, Kyla Aiko, and Coco Ouwerkerk, The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics includes 29 creators' tales of self-love and affirmation and detailing their experiences with gender and identity. Originally published as a successful Kickstarter campaign, this expanded edition includes comics by Dana Simpson (bestselling author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn ), Aidyn Huynh (Snailords), Wren Chavers, and more.

Equal parts encouraging, comforting, and life-affirming, The Out Side is a love letter to the trans and nonbinary community, designed to inspire anyone who may be struggling with their own identity and to help educate those who seek greater understanding. As artist Julia Kaye writes in the book's introduction: "I'm so glad this book exists. It's a loud proclamation of our existence in the face of a culture that has for too long ignored our experiences."

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

This began life as a Kickstarter project organized by artists Kao, Min Christensen, and Dave Daneman. The result is a gorgeous anthology with stories from 29 trans and nonbinary artists. All entries are autobiographical in nature, and it's wonderful to see so many people share details of their journeys of discovery and acceptance. Tone and style vary from story to story: some are cathartic explorations of the pain of dysphoria or the preponderance of shameful, transphobic caricatures in popular media and how they harmed young people looking for reflections of themselves. Others glory in the joy of finally having a physical body that reflects your identity, finding the right pronouns, or the freedom to wear clothing or makeup combos that represent your aesthetic regardless of what gender essentialism says. The varied art is a riot of style and color that brings home the individuality of the stories and storytellers. Additionally, each artist has a brief bio before their comic, so this can also function as a recommendation list for a couple dozen new artists to check out. Recommended for anyone needing life-affirming stories or anyone wanting to learn more about trans and nonbinary identities and experiences.