The Bride was a Boy
Illustrator
Chii
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Publication Year
2018
ISBN
9781626928886
Pages
158 pages
Genre
memoir
Format
graphic novel
Item Type
Nonfiction
Annotation
Chii and her husband are like any other happily married couple, except for one thing: Chii was assigned male at birth. Chii details her autobiographical account of growing up with gender dysphoria and ultimately deciding to transition in her early adult years. Shortly after Chii starts transitioning, she meets a man who is instantly enamored by her, and although he is surprised when Chii eventually tells him she used to live as a guy, he still wants to go out with her. As Chii continues to transition, her boyfriend supports her through the process, culminating in their marriage once her transition is complete.
Grade Level
6-8; 9-12
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Transgender; transgender adult; boy to girl
Main Character
adult female
Race/Ethnicities
Asian (Japanese)
Family Formation
mother and father
LGBTQ+
transgender female
Awards
Best Books for Teens, 2018
Rainbow List, 2019 Graphic Novels
YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2019 Non Fiction
Keywords
transitioning; proposal; marriage; acceptance; dating; Japan; surgeries; wedding
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
., Chii, "The Bride was a Boy" (2018). Diverse Families. 1986.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1986