Description
Book SynopsisEverything Is Beautiful, and I'm Not Afraid perfectly captures the feelings of a young sojourner in America as she explores the nuances in searching for a place to belong. Baopu is a monthly serialized comic on Autostraddle, and this book includes beloved fan favorites plus new, never-before-seen comics.This one-of-a-kind graphic novel explores the poetics of searching for connection, belonging, and identity through the fictional life of a young, queer immigrant. Inspired by the creator's own experiences as a queer, China-born illustrator living in the United States,
Everything Is Beautiful, and I'm Not Afraid has an undeniable memoir quality to its recollection and thought-provoking accounts of what it's like to navigate the complexities of seeking belonging—mentally and geographically.
Trade Review“It’s some powerful food for thought.” (Huffington Post)
“...emotional, beautiful, and moving work…” (Hello Giggles)
“Staggeringly beautiful and heartbreakingly familiar, this comic hits close to home, wherever that home might be.” (Yes Homo)
“Chinese-born cartoonist Yao blends slice-of-life comics with surreal introspection in this remarkable debut collection.” (Publishers Weekly)
