Gender Queer

oh my gosh, I read this because I wanted to see what all the ~conservative backlash~ was about and I'm honestly so outraged that folks would take offense at this when it is so moving and so heartfelt. It's such a beautiful, honest look at Maia's journey and the way e struggled without any nonbinary role models, and to actively take that away from teen readers!! Knife emoji!! Of course I am betting most of the people calling to ban this have not read it and perhaps have only looked at the single panel containing a strap-on dildo but GOD IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BOOK

and like yes it's definitely written for an adult audience but older teens could definitely get so much out of this. and adults. it's gorgeous!!