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What happens when a deeply personal story about identity becomes a national target? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Maia Kobabe, the author and illustrator of the award-winning and heavily challenged graphic memoir, Gender Queer.

Maia opens up about the journey of creating a book that has become a lifeline for countless queer and questioning readers, while also finding itself at the center of a firestorm of censorship. We discuss the surprising, heartfelt responses from readers that convinced em to share eir story with the world, the painful reality of being targeted by bad-faith critics, and eir passionate defense of the freedom to read.

This is a conversation that goes beyond the headlines, exploring how a single book can help people find the language for their own identity, open up crucial conversations with family, and become an act of quiet resistance. Join us for an honest look at art, authenticity, and the ongoing fight for the stories that matter.

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