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The episode highlighted the book as a graphic memoir that sparked debate because of explicit sexual scenes involving two males, leading some parents to label it pornographic and unsuitable for school curricula. The hosts also noted that, despite the controversy, the memoir was described as a touching and useful guide to gender identity. Overall, the discussion was neutral, noting both the controversy and its potential value.
Episode: The Battle Over Sexually Explicit Books | 4.7.23
The book was described as a graphic memoir that sparked controversy for its explicit sexual content involving two males, oral sex, and a sex toy, leading parents to label it pornographic and unsuitable for school curricula.
In 2022, the graphic novel, "Genderqueer" by Maya Kobabe topped the list. The reason parents object to Genderqueer is not specifically that it's LGBT, but rather that it includes graphic depictions of sex between two males with a sex toy, as well as oral sex, masturbation, and other sexually explicit content.
So it's a memoir of a gender nonconforming author exploring her sexuality. The jacket describes Genderqueer as a useful and touching guide on gender identity.