Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
![]() Cover of Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir | |
Author | Liz Prince |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Memoir, Graphic novel |
Publisher | Zest Books |
Publication date | September 2nd 2014 |
Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), Audiobook |
ISBN | 978-1-93-697655-3 |
Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir is an autobiographical graphic novel by Liz Prince, published September 2, 2014 by Zest Books.
Reception[edit]
Tomboy received a starred review from Kirkus,[1] as well as positive reviews from Publishers Weekly,[2] Broken Frontier,[3] Booklist,[4] and The Masters Review.[5]
Kirkus named it one of the best books of the year.[6][7]
Year | Award | Result |
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2015 | Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) for Graphic Novel/Drawn Book - Drama/Documentary | Gold [8] |
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults | Nominee [9] | |
YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Nominee [10] | |
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Teens | Top 10 [11] | |
ALA Rainbow List | Selection [12] | |
Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel List | Selection [13] | |
Amelia Bloomer Book List | Top 10 [14] | |
2014 | Goodreads Choice Award for Graphic Novels & Comics | Nominee [15] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir". Kirkus Reviews. July 16, 2014. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir by Liz Prince. Zest (HMH, dist.), $15.99 trade paper (256p) ISBN 978-1-936976-55-3". Publishers Weekly. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ Bell-Bhuiyan, Conori (2014-09-04). "Growing Up, Gender and What it Means to Be a Girl: Liz Prince on Her Graphic Memoir 'Tomboy'". Broken Frontier. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Tomboy". Booklist. August 2014. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ Garrett, Kelly (2014-09-23). "Graphic Memoir - "Tomboy" by Liz Prince". The Masters Review. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Best Teen Books of 2014 for a Laugh (and Maybe a Bit of a Cry)". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Best Teen Nonfiction of 2014". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Medalists". Independent Publisher. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Nonfiction Award Nominations". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Tomboy: A graphic memoir | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. December 20, 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "2015 Maverick Graphic Novel List" (PDF). Texas Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ "2015 Amelia Bloomer List". American Library Association. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir". Goodreads. Retrieved 2021-10-30.