A review by bladelikesbooks
Me and My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria by Laura Kate Dale

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale

Middle grade graphic novel about gender identity and coming out as trans. This book follows the main character, Nisha, and her discovery of what trans is and her transitioning. She describes her gender Dysphoria as a monster that follows her around and discusses what triggers it to grow. 

Nisha talks to another trans person who explains to her what trans is and explains that she is valid, loved and accepted and give her the confidence to come out to her family and friends. 

This book is appropriate and important for all ages to read. I really liked the art style, I loved that it centred trans joy rather than trans trauma and I was SO happy to see that the author included a terminology section in the back of the book. So helpful and useful!!

I HIGHLY recommend this and will be re-reading it MANY times and will also be purchasing it for myself when it is published. 

TW/CW:
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Body dysmorphia 
  • Misgendering (before coming out)
  • Deadnaming (before coming out)
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