In their comics debut, Homebody, 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."
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“Homebody is a heartfelt and joyful graphic novel about the freedom that comes with finding your self. Theo's emotive art and confessional writing blend perfectly into a breezy autobio comic I didn't want to put down.”
— Kevin Panetta, co-creator of Bloom
“Homebody made me want to be creative - the highest praise I can think of. Beautifully illustrated and heartfelt in story. An ode to trans joy.”
— L. D. Lapinski author of Jamie
“A warm, affirming, gentle, honest story of a nonbinary gender journey.”
— Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
“An uplifting, hopeful, empowering memoir that celebrates self-discovery and self-love.”