Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched—yet somehow compact—look into the history of trans identity.
Some history hides in plain sight. This starred graphic novel from School Library Journal pulls it into the light. Through vivid, full-color illustrations, meet real trans figures from ancient emperors to Stonewall icons. Moving, funny, heartbreaking, empowering. Created by trans authors. Pour a cup of tea and linger.
$16.99
Some history hides in plain sight. This remarkable graphic novel pulls it into the light.
“Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched—yet somehow compact—look into the history of trans identity.” So says School Library Journal in a starred review, and we couldn’t agree more.
What does it mean to be trans? As you’ll discover here, diversity in sex and gender is anything but a modern phenomenon. Through vivid, full-color illustrations, you’ll meet a sweeping cast of real people—from the controversial Roman emperor Elagabalus, to the swashbuckling seventeenth-century conquistador Antonio de Erauso, to Stonewall icons Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.
But this is more than a collection of profiles. The book traces how societal roles for trans people stretched back to ancient times, how European ideas about gender spread across the globe, and how the science of sexology shaped what it means to be trans today. Illustrated conversations with modern activists, scholars, and creatives bring the story right up to the present.
It’s moving. It’s funny. It’s heartbreaking and empowering, often all at once. And with extensive source notes for those who want to dig deeper, it’s a genuine springboard for discovery.
Created by trans authors Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett, this is an essential introduction for teens, young adults, and curious readers of every stripe. Perfect for fans of graphic nonfiction and anyone who believes everyone deserves to see themselves in history.
Pour a cup of tea. Settle in. This one’s worth lingering over.
Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched—yet somehow compact—look into the history of trans identity.
| Weight | 0.81 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.00 × 27.00 × 214.00 in |
| Book Author | Alex L. Combs, Andrew Eakett |
| Fiction Type | |
| Subject | Biographies, Children's Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Educational & Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Lgbtq+ Books, Lgbtq+ Issues, Literature & Fiction, Social Issues, Teen & Young Adult |
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