by Mira Jacob
First published 2019
When six-year-old Z starts asking his mother Mira difficult questions about race, sexuality, and identity, Mira is forced to reflect on her own formative conversations around these topics. As Z's questions become more complex amid the tensions of the 2016 election, Mira must navigate the treacherous terrain of parenting an inquisitive child while also unpacking her own complex racial and cultural heritage. Through heartfelt and humorous exchanges, this graphic memoir is a poignant exploration of the power of honest dialogue to bridge divides and foster understanding.
Genres: american-fiction, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, graphic-novels-comics
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, intimate
Period: 2016 Election
368 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury Publishing
Content warnings: racism, sexism