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        This gorgeous graphic novel is Maia Kobabe's tale of how e came to get to figure out eir identity, step by step from childhood, in a world that dismissed it entirely. It has a great portrayal of confusion, questioning, dysphoria and anxiety. It captures experiences that are universal in the queer community, as well as ones that are unique to the author emself. As a genderqueer person, I saw a lot of my own journey reflected here, though mine was way shorter and less painful, thanks to the internet and good friends. And a lot of what e went through was new to me in many ways, and I found myself eager to learn more about em and eir experiences.
I think we need more stories like this. A lot of them. Stories about discovering and getting to accept and love yourself. Stories that acknowledge the hardships young queer people go through when they're trying to find their way to their purest self, and promise them a possible good ending.