Lunar Boy

The first explicitly Indonesian graphic novel published traditionally in the US, Lunar Boy features a trans boy from the moon learning about community and love on Earth. It weaves together Indonesian culture and gender identities outsider the Western binary into a story that deals with cultural shock, colonialism, and what belonging really means. Come for the multiple trans characters and positive queer communities, and stay for the gorgeously hand-drawn food and batik. --- From the Publisher: The Witch Boy meets Stargazing in Lunar Boy, a debut middle grade graphic novel by twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo, which follows the story of Indu, a young trans boy from the moon in this touching coming-of-age story. Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship-their home-to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird; he has a crush on his pen pal, who might not like him b