Parish, Theo - Homebody

Title: Homebody: Discovering What It Means To Be Me

Author: Theo Parish (Non-binary creator)

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Graphic Novel

Synopsis:

This graphic novel explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and living life on your own terms. The story follows a young person (reader interprets the character's gender identity) who grapples with feelings of not fitting in and embarks on a journey of self-acceptance.

In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality—and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term “nonbinary,” which finally struck a chord.  “Have you ever had one of those moments when all of a sudden things become clear…like someone just turned on a light?” A whole spectrum of people will be drawn to Theo’s storytelling, from trans or questioning teens and adults, to folks who devoured Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe or The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson, to any person looking to dive a little deeper into the way gender can shape identity. Throughout the book, Theo’s crystal-clear voice reminds the reader that it’s okay not to know, it’s okay to change your mind, and it’s okay to take your time finding your way home. “We are all just trying to find a place to call our own. We are all deserving of comfort and safety, a place to call home.”

• Compared to graphic novels like "Heartstopper" and "What's the T?" in terms of positive and relatable storytelling.

LGBTQ+ Themes:

Exploration of gender identity and LGBTQ+ themes