Jun 02, 2023emily_phillips_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very relatable and fantastic graphic novel for anyone who grew up as a tomboy. Liz Prince's memoir discusses what it was like being a tomboy as a kid, including bullying, questioning gender identity, and self-acceptance. Illustrations…
Sep 08, 2021majikarte rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This book presents "gender" non-conformance as an option, which is shockingly not a very popular opinion these days. There are some good lines in here...
"[Make-up and dresses] don't define a girl. You can be a girl and wear boys…
I first read this book in grade three which, yes, is a touch too young but I still enjoyed it a lot. I loved seeing a strong girl not conforming to stereotypes. Made me happy even at a young age.
I think I would understand a lot more the…
Aug 16, 2019Sophia222 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved how realistic this story was. I could see myself in the way the main character struggled to figure out life in high school as well as the way she viewed herself compared to other girls. The author described her difficult experience…
Oct 28, 2018kwsmith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This amusing coming-of-age graphic memoir is told through short stories from Prince's childhood. Prince explains how she struggled with her gender identity before slowly coming to terms with her own definition of what it means to be…
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Sep 26, 2018haklh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An ultimately upbeat story about how a self-described Tomboy learnt to be comfortable in her own skin, find her tribe and stay true to herself. A memoir in graphic novel format that should appeal to tweens and teens, offering comfort and…
Sep 12, 2017reverendmike rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A solid 4 stars (maybe even more). An enjoyable read, despite her childhood/teenage awkwardness, as well as the ridiculous bullying she endured at times. Entertaining, heartfelt, and constructive.
Jan 24, 2017JCLTamiT rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great read about struggling to find yourself and your place in society, and just how hard society can make that on you. I'd recommend this for teens, especially those that don't feel they fit in. But also for anyone that may live or work…
I love Liz Prince's cute sort of simple art style, and this is a really well done memoir. I'd recommend it for people who enjoy Raina Telgemeier, anyone who's looking for something with bullies, and people who might be feeling like…
Oct 13, 2015ReadingRainBro rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
It was great. I think it is normal for teens to feel awkward and asexual, so it is definitely tangible. I like how Liz continued to be herself no matter what. I think more girls should know that it is okay to wear comfortable clothes.The…
Aug 29, 20152kool4skool rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A pretty good book! Really good for thinking about gender roles. While it isn't exactly PG, I think it is an important enough book that kids should read this with a bit of guidance. I would have given this five stars, but I took a star off…
Prince's refusal to conform to what society says a girl should "be" and "do" is inspiring. Though she was often teased for how she looked and what she liked to do, she still stayed true to herself. A great book for discussion about gender…
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Mar 30, 2015Mark_Daly rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An outstanding meditation on the frustrations of gender roles -- and, by extension, all the other invisible boxes that socety shoves us into. Prince's insistence that she be treated simply as who she is proves quietly inspirational. Much…
Sep 23, 2014LibraryK8 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Promoting the idea that what we wear, what we do, and who we hang out with doesn’t define us, Prince has written a beautiful memoir about understanding yourself. Readers who have crossed the popular media’s gender lines will empathize with…
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