Homebody
Homebody by Theo Parish, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, is a unique memoir that combines traditional comics with journal-like interludes. This edition, consisting of 211 pages, presents an intimate exploration of the author’s journey as a nonbinary individual seeking to find a sense of belonging within themselves. Through a series of experiences related to the complexities of gender identity and the challenges faced during high school, Theo Parish shares their story with a tone that is both hopeful and reflective.
Readers will discover a narrative that addresses the arbitrary rules of the gender binary while highlighting the intersection of gender identity and sexuality. The book resonates with a diverse audience, including trans and questioning teens and adults, as well as anyone interested in the nuances of identity. Theo’s clear voice emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and the acceptance of one’s journey, reminding readers that it is perfectly acceptable to take time in finding their own place to call home.
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YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist
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.”
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