Gaysians
Gaysians
Gaysians
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Description
Description
From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship--a celebration of queer chosen family.
When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man--but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, "not even lesbians live there." Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's "Boy Luck Club" helps him find love, pride, and belonging--until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.
Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
"I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."--Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
About the Author
About the Author
Mike Curato is the author and illustrator the children's book series Little Elliot. He has also illustrated What If... by Samantha Berger, All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle, Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian, The Power of One written by Trudy Ludwig, If I Were a Fish by Corook and Olivia Barton, and contributed to What's Your Favorite Color? by Eric Carle and Friends, Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song, and Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love. Publishers Weekly named Mike a "Fall 2014 Flying Start." In the same year he won the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Founder's Award. Mike's debut young adult graphic novel, Flamer, was awarded the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult and the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Middle Grade/Young Adult. Gaysians is his adult debut.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Gaysians is a beautiful prism of queer Asian/Asian American experience, grounding and groundbreaking. You'll feel seen, called out, held, beloved. I laughed, I cried, I healed a little or a lot--but I'll never forget what this book showed me."
--Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel "A savory feast of heartbreak and joy that proves the old adage that the more specific something is, the more universal it can be. Life is in the details, and Mike Curato is a master at rendering them with life-affirming beauty."
--Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle "This graphic novel is a call for empathy and understanding, through the laughter and tears."--Abraham Chang, author of 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers Praise for Flamer: "This is a story that will be read and reread, and for some, it will be the defining book of their adolescence."--Kirkus (starred review) "Masterfully nuanced and stunningly told, this is visual storytelling at its finest."--Booklist (starred review) "This book will save lives."--Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo "Mike Curato knows [boys] like Judy Blume knows a teenaged girl, and that's quite a bit."--NPR "An essential book that shows readers that they are never alone in their struggles."--School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Gaysians: "I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."--Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer "Children's author/illustrator Mike Curato's adult debut is a gorgeously vulnerable graphic novel about the joys and challenges of finding family among Seattle's gay Asians."--Shelf Awareness "Curato's wrenching and fascinating saga carries this quartet through affections, betrayals, careers, and simply staying alive amid threats of anti-gay and anti-immigrant violence."--Library Journal (starred review) "This warmhearted tale of found family will charm and entertain readers, some of whom might want to keep a box of Kleenex handy." --Publishers Weekly "A brilliant and beautifully drawn celebration of family and belonging--the perfect book to peruse when you need a boost of pride."--Bookpage "Gorgeous art brings each character to life with their emotional struggles achingly conveyed through posture and expression."
--Booklist
--Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel "A savory feast of heartbreak and joy that proves the old adage that the more specific something is, the more universal it can be. Life is in the details, and Mike Curato is a master at rendering them with life-affirming beauty."
--Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle "This graphic novel is a call for empathy and understanding, through the laughter and tears."--Abraham Chang, author of 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers Praise for Flamer: "This is a story that will be read and reread, and for some, it will be the defining book of their adolescence."--Kirkus (starred review) "Masterfully nuanced and stunningly told, this is visual storytelling at its finest."--Booklist (starred review) "This book will save lives."--Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo "Mike Curato knows [boys] like Judy Blume knows a teenaged girl, and that's quite a bit."--NPR "An essential book that shows readers that they are never alone in their struggles."--School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Gaysians: "I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."--Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer "Children's author/illustrator Mike Curato's adult debut is a gorgeously vulnerable graphic novel about the joys and challenges of finding family among Seattle's gay Asians."--Shelf Awareness "Curato's wrenching and fascinating saga carries this quartet through affections, betrayals, careers, and simply staying alive amid threats of anti-gay and anti-immigrant violence."--Library Journal (starred review) "This warmhearted tale of found family will charm and entertain readers, some of whom might want to keep a box of Kleenex handy." --Publishers Weekly "A brilliant and beautifully drawn celebration of family and belonging--the perfect book to peruse when you need a boost of pride."--Bookpage "Gorgeous art brings each character to life with their emotional struggles achingly conveyed through posture and expression."
--Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Algonquin Books
Pub date:
2025-06-03
Length:
384 pages
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