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Updated · NPR · Jul 2
Maia Kobabe Publishes New Graphic Novel 'Opting Out' About 7th Grade Survival
Updated
Updated · NPR · Jul 2

Maia Kobabe Publishes New Graphic Novel 'Opting Out' About 7th Grade Survival

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 2

Summary

  • Maia Kobabe has released "Opting Out," a new graphic novel centered on surviving 7th grade through the story of Saachi, a confident 12-year-old entering a turbulent social world.
  • Saachi begins the book as a headstrong 6th grader, but the plot turns as elementary-school friendships and dynamics start to fray around her.
  • "Opting Out" follows Kobabe's widely known "Gender Queer," extending the author's work into another coming-of-age story focused on identity, pressure and adolescence.

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NPR5h ago
Maia Kobabe, 'Gender Queer' author, publishes new graphic novel 'Opting Out' about 7th grade survival
USA TODAY5h ago
Banned books: 'Gender Queer' author Maia Kobabe speaks on censorship
GPB News23h ago
Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer' | Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Insights

Can a story about 'opting out' of gender help middle schoolers navigate the pressures of fitting in?
How does a new graphic novel blend South Indian culture with a story about a child questioning gender binaries?

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NPR5h ago
Maia Kobabe, 'Gender Queer' author, publishes new graphic novel 'Opting Out' about 7th grade survival
USA TODAY5h ago
Banned books: 'Gender Queer' author Maia Kobabe speaks on censorship
GPB News23h ago
Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer' | Georgia Public Broadcasting
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