
Susan Kuklin and Maia Kobabe's books explore gender identity throughout adolescence
NPR's Book of the Day
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Introduction
This chapter explores the hurdles encountered by books about the lives of queer people, with a focus on those targeted by conservative groups. It delves into banned books like Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer and Susan Kuglin's Beyond Magenta, highlighting the reasons for banning and the underlying controversies surrounding explicit content and inspiring narratives.
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