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How To Be Ace: A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual

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PRISM AWARDS FINALIST 2021
GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS - YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (YALSA) 2022

"When I was in school, everyone got to a certain age where they became interested in talking about only one thing: boys, girls and sex. Me though? I was only interested in comics."

Growing up, Rebecca assumes sex is just a scary new thing they will 'grow into' as they get older, but when they leave school, start working and do grow up, they start to wonder why they don't want to have sex with other people.

In this brave, hilarious and empowering memoir in the form of a graphic novel, we follow Rebecca as they navigate a culture obsessed with sex - from being bullied at school and trying to fit in with friends, to forcing themselves into relationships and experiencing anxiety and OCD - before coming to understand and embrace their asexual identity.

Giving unparalleled insight into asexuality and asexual relationships, How To Be Ace shows the importance of learning to be happy and proud of who you are.

184 Pages

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Evelyn ★★★★★

I finally felt seen reading about the author's journey of realizing they were asexual, and the panel where they describe never understanding crushes hit so close to home. The memoir format makes it easy to digest and the illustrations really bring the emotions to life.

Natalie N. ★★★★★

The graphic novel format made the personal stories about discovering asexuality feel much more relatable than a traditional memoir would have. I especially appreciated the detailed sections about navigating school and social expectations.

Henry W. ★★★★★

Finally, a book that puts words to feelings I've had my whole life. The graphic novel format made it easy to digest, and the PRISM award recognition gave me confidence in its authenticity.