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Tomboy is a memoir that follows award‑winning author and artist Liz Prince through her early life as a childhood and adolescent who does not fit neatly into either gender category. The book recounts her experiences in middle and high school, her relationships with friends and family, and her involvement in the punk community—each episode woven with humor, honesty, and poignancy. Through these stories, Prince explores the challenges of being a young girl today and the personal journey of defining one’s own identity.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Liz Prince
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