Super Late Bloomer
Illustrator
Julia Kaye
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Year
2018
ISBN
9781449489625
Pages
160 pages
Genre
autobiography
Format
graphic novel
Item Type
Nonfiction
Annotation
Instead of a traditional written diary, Julia Kaye has always turned to art as a means of self-reflection. So when she began her gender transition in 2016, she decided to use her popular webcomic, Up and Out, to process her journey and help others with similar struggles realize they weren’t alone. Julia’s poignant, relatable comics honestly depict her personal ups and downs while dealing with the various issues involved in transitioning—from struggling with self-acceptance and challenging societal expectations, to moments of self-love and joy. Super Late Bloomer both educates and inspires, as Julia faces her difficulties head-on and commits to being wholly, authentically who she was always meant to be.
Grade Level
6-8; 9-12
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Transgender; transgender adult; boy to girl
Main Character
adult female
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
mother and father
LGBTQ+
transgender female
Keywords
transitioning; self-confidence; acceptance; change; body dysmorphia; dysmorphia; laser hair removal; makeup; happiness
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Kaye, Julia, "Super Late Bloomer" (2018). Diverse Families. 1615.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1615