 Cover of Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir | |
| Author | Liz Prince |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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] |
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