Maia Kobabe
Maia Kobabe is a graphic novelist and artist known for their work exploring themes of identity, gender, and sexuality. Their critically acclaimed graphic memoir 'Gender Queer' delves into their experiences as a non-binary individual, offering a personal and relatable perspective on gender identity. Kobabe's work has been influential in discussions surrounding LGBTQ representation in literature, which has become a focal point in contemporary debates about age-appropriate material in schools.
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Maia Kobabe's graphic novel 'Gender Queer' has faced bans in over 50 school districts.
Bücherverbote in den USA: Wer steckt dahinter?
Switzerland· 2026-01-25
Smith showed reporters excerpts from graphic novels– including Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe – that prompted the new rules in the first place for the explicit illustrations of sexual acts they contain.
Margaret Atwood releases satirical short story critiquing book bans in Canada | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Maia Kobabe is the author of the book Gender Queer, which has been included in discussions about book bans in Alberta.
As a professor of literature, I have serious concerns about the debates over books happening in Alberta
Canada· 2025-08-27
Maia Kobabe is the author of the graphic novel Gender Queer, which is one of the books targeted for removal.
‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe is one of the books mentioned that depicts LGBTQ subjects.
Alberta to hold public consultation on which books should be banned from school librariesCanada· 2025-05-26