Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey award-winning publisher of landmark graphic novels including Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: A Memoir and Sophie Campbell’s Wet Moon, is proud to announce the next segment in the bestselling Quick and Easy Guide series: A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO COMING OUT. Author Kristin Russo (This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids) and cartoonist Ravi Teixeira cover the fears, joys, and nuances of what “coming out” means for people of all genders and sexual expressions, and how to build a loving community. A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO COMING OUT releases September 24th.
Whether you’re queer, trans, questioning, or anything in between, coming out to the folks in your life can be nerve-racking and stressful. Luckily, writer Kristin Russo and cartoonist Ravi Teixeira are here to guide you through the process, no matter where in your journey you are. From finding supportive resources, navigating awkward conversations, and embracing queer joy and community, this guide explores the twists and turns of coming out as every shade of LGBTQ+, helping you walk the path of sharing the truest you.
Designed to be an evergreen primer for anyone looking for insight or guidance to decide when and how they would like to “come out,” Russo and Teixeira have crafted a first-of-its-kind comic of trauma-informed advice– covering what it means to “come out,” how it’s viewed by society, and common misconceptions. The duo also tackles topics such as abuse, anti-LGBTQIA+ violence, and representation. A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO COMING OUT includes a resource list; along with authors’ personal thoughts and experiences.
This light-hearted but informational graphic novel aspires to make one of the most daunting moments in a queer person’s life even a little bit more approachable, Russo and Teixeira deftly navigate difficult conversations, all while still enthusiastic and supportive. The next title in the critically acclaimed series makes its debut September 24th; look out for A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO COMING OUT.
PRAISE FOR THE “QUICK & EASY GUIDE” SERIES
★ “Accessible and inclusive to all genders, sexualities, and levels of comfort with sexual activity.” —Foreward Reviews (Starred Review)
★ “A great, simple look at the importance of using correct pronouns; extremely accessible to those for whom gender-neutral language is a new concept.” —School Library Journal (Starred Review)
★ “With this compact volume, the creators serve readers well, including those exploring gender identity and those who love them.” —Publishers Weekly, (Starred Review)
“Clear and inclusive. I’m so glad this book exists!” —Dr. Emily Nagoski, New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are
