Queer and How We Got Here

“Inspiring and deeply relatable.”–BCCB“A sprawling yet approachable introduction to the impact of prior generations’ advocacy on a contemporary landscape.”–Publishers Weekly“Charming and detailed…. It is clear this title is a passionate labor of love.”–School Library Journal“Newlevant embraces honesty and human complexity with open, gently humorous critique…. An eager, curious, and vulnerable exploration of a complex topic.”–Kirkus“Recommended for anyone interested in queer history but especially teens who need to know they’re part of that grand history.”–Booklist“Hazel brings us a refreshing coming-out story wonderfully written and expressed as comic illustrations. They use well-researched historical references to coincide with their biographical narrative to create an engaging and educational story. This book belongs in every bookstore, library, and educational establishment, and in the hands of every queer kid.”–Mo B. Dick, Drag King legend and executive director of Drag King History“Hazel Newlevant’s Queer and How We Got Here is a tremendous graphic novel that combines queer history with Newlevant’s personal journey as a queer person to create a fun and accessible–yet still serious and rigorous–look at how history creates the possibilities and limitations we live in, with, and around. The result is a delightful introduction to many important moments in our history that’s never dry or pedantic.”–Hugh Ryan, author of The Women’s House of Detention“I was really drawn in by this book–it’s fascinating, heartfelt, beautifully illustrated, and a powerful reminder of the queer history that brought us here.”–Lewis Hancox, author of Welcome to St. Hell and Escape from St. Hell“Newlevant weaves together memoir and history in this timely reminder that all of us are the beneficiaries of generations that have fought for our human rights for centuries. Honest, informative, and stylish, this book made me grateful for the activism of the past and gave me courage for the fights to come!”

–Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer: A Memoir

Hazel Newlevant is a Portland-raised, Brooklyn-based cartoonist. Their other comics include the graphic novellas If This Be Sin and Sugar Town, and the graphic novel No Ivy League. They have also (co)edited the comics anthologies Chainmail Bikini, Comics for Choice, Puerto Rico Strong, and Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans. Hazel’s work as a cartoonist and editor has been honored with the Ignatz Award, the Eisner Award, and the GLAAD Media Award.

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