I'm a Wild Seed

Sharon is using her skills and passions to create a better world for the queer community. Alison Bechdel's Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic is a collection of autobiographical comics that explore queerness and its impact on one woman of color. The author shares her journey of undoing the effects of patriarchal and colonial society on her self-image, sexuality, and concept of freedom, offering insight into her LGBTQ identity and holistic definition of queerness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Street Noise Books

The queer community is truly fortunate to have Sharon as a steadfast ally and advocate on our side. With her remarkable skills and unwavering passions, she tirelessly works to create a more inclusive and equitable world for all of us.

Alison Bechdel, the acclaimed author of "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic," has made a significant impact in the realm of LGBTQ+ representation. Through her captivating autobiographical comics, Bechdel offers a profound exploration of queerness and its profound impact on the lives of individuals, particularly women of color.

In this vibrant and captivating full-color graphic memoir, Bechdel vulnerably shares her journey of unlearning the detrimental effects of a patriarchal and colonial society on her self-image, sexuality, and sense of freedom. Reflecting on the challenges she faced in embracing her queerness later in life, she invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the people and experiences that shaped and informed her LGBTQ+ identity.

Through her storytelling, Bechdel offers a holistic definition of queerness that encompasses not only sexual orientation but also gender identity, race, and cultural background. She challenges traditional notions of heteronormativity and cisgender privilege, advocating for a more inclusive and diverse understanding of human sexuality.

Bechdel's comics are a testament to her artistic brilliance and her ability to convey complex emotions and ideas with humor and clarity. They provide a relatable and accessible platform for individuals to explore their own identities and connect with others who share similar experiences.

By having Sharon as a vocal advocate and ally, the queer community is empowered to raise awareness, challenge discrimination, and work towards a more just and inclusive society. Her unwavering commitment to social justice and her powerful storytelling make her a true inspiration to all who seek to create a better world for all.

Dimension: 191 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951491055