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The Best of Assigned Male

Sophie LaBelle author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st May '21

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Internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Sophie Labelle offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans

Sophie Labelle has been chronicling the lives of a small universe of queer cartoon characters in her comic strip, showing how they navigate the daily experiences of being trans and gender diverse. The Best of Assigned Male brings these characters to life for the first time in print, with exclusive bonus material for fans.

Includes New and Never Before Seen Stories!

Follow young trans girl, Stephie, and her group of queer friends as they navigate school, family and relationships, and experiences of being trans.

Humorous and acerbic, this ground-breaking graphic narrative brilliantly explores the journey of discovering and embracing your evolving gender identity, and promotes a sense of community and empowerment through artfully illustrated stories.

Based on the hugely successful and influential webcomic Assigned Male, and in print for the first time, this expanded collection contains exclusive content as well as familiar, well-loved characters.

Hurray for Stephie and her friends in The Best Of Assigned Male! Labelle's comics are wonderfully sharp, with all the wry humor and hearty indignation that transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming kids deserve, and her written narrative provides valuable context. Get all the lip gloss! -- Alex Gino, Stonewall-Award winning author of Melissa's Story (a.k.a. GEORGE)
Sophie makes it possible to imagine a world in which the lives of trans youths are possible and happy. This is a world in which critical conversations can take place and which fosters alternatives to the daily discrimination that trans people face. Thanks to Sophie, this is not a utopian future, but rather a dream within our grasp. -- Lucas Platero, Spanish trans scholar and activist

ISBN: 9781787755932

Dimensions: 246mm x 174mm x 22mm

Weight: 980g

352 pages

Illustrated edition