Tomboyhood

  • Growing up as a tomboy was a way for me to express and experience an 'almost' boyhood; through boyish interests, hobbies, activities and toys.

    I hold onto these memories. Even though I can’t return to them, I still feel deeply connected to that little Sam. It’s become a way for me to affirm my gender, in my memories, all these years later.

    This series was originally exhibited online for the Emerging Writers Festival Comics Exhibition: Comic of Age (theme of "coming of age"), June 2021.

    In 2026, it was adapted into a hand-held 16 page zine. Additional childhood relics were added, while others were removed (e.g Harry Potter).

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