Macmillan Children's Books (14+) 9781035017621 (Paperback) Download activities and reading resources pack
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Content advice: some homophobia, gender dysphoria, transphobia and dead-naming.
A refreshing authentic visual autobiography told through an intimate graphic novel. Theo the lead character takes us on a rites-of-passage journey about self-acceptance and coming to feel confident in one’s own body. Issues around gender, identity and sexuality are explored in a clear, confident and accessible way through the visual narrative and build empathy and compassion.
There’s a multi-layered and visually rich quality to the illustrations. The limited colour palette at once reflects the trans flag and contributes to the intimacy and warmth of the story. The eponymous home body is used as a visual metaphor throughout to show how the right to pursue one’s own journey and identity is vital to creating happiness, security, comfort and safety. The mix of hand-drawn and digitally enhanced artwork adds both depth and texture which reflects the nuance and complexity of the themes being explored. Quirky, characterful and thought-provoking illustrations feel alive with movement and mood.
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Theo Parish is an author / illustrator currently living in Norwich with their three cats. Driven by a passion for creating the kinds of stories they longed to see as a kid, Theo’s work is inspired by their love of fantasy and their experiences moving through the world as a queer and neurodivergent person. They can usually be found playing tabletop RPGs, building pillow forts or making friends with the neighbourhood cats.