Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day

About this book

"Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched—yet somehow compact—look into the history of trans identity." —School Library Journal (starred review) An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day, in full-color graphic nonfiction format. Deeply researched, highly readable, and featuring a broad range of voices. What does “trans” mean, and what does it mean to be trans? Diversity in human sex and gender is not a modern phenomenon, as readers will discover through illustrated stories and records that introduce historical figures ranging from the controversial Roman emperor Elagabalus to the swashbuckling seventeenth-century conquistador Antonio de Erauso to veterans of the Stonewall uprising Ma

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 3–10. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook)

  • recommended·3rd gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·4th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·5th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Odyssey Award (best audiobook) winners + honors, via Wikipedia — 2026 Winner (Young Adults)

Common questions

What grade level is Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day?

Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–10. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day?

It takes about 7 hours to read Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day (384 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 420 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day?

Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day appears on reading lists for Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day banned in schools?

Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.