Maia Kobabe, 1989
Writers · January 1, 1989
Maia Kobabe
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Maia Kobabe is 37 years old, born January 1, 1989 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Maia Kobabe is an American cartoonist born in 1989. She authored Gender Queer: A Memoir (2019), an autobiographical graphic novel about her life as a non-binary person. Her work explores identity, sexuality, anti-fascism, and fairy tales. As a Capricorn, she channels introspective depth into narratives centered on self-discovery.
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Biography
Maia Kobabe is an American cartoonist and author born in 1989. She wrote Gender Queer: A Memoir (2019), a graphic novel recounting her journey identifying as non-binary. The work became one of the most challenged books in US libraries, sparking national conversation around gender identity and censorship in schools. Kobabe's practice spans cartooning and writing, with thematic focus on identity, sexuality, anti-fascism, fairy tales, and homesickness. As a Capricorn born January 1st, she carries the sign's association with introspection and boundary-setting—qualities evident in her unflinching memoir. Her output reflects the broader tradition of autobiographical comics and graphic narrative, positioning her work within contemporary conversations about representation and visibility.
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Trivia
- Gender Queer: A Memoir was published in 2019 and became one of the most frequently banned books in American schools.
- Kobabe's works center on themes of identity, sexuality, anti-fascism, fairy tales, and homesickness.
- Born on January 1st, 1989, Kobabe shares a birthday with New Year's Day.
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Numerology
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
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- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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- Maia Kobabe is 37 years old (born January 1, 1989).
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- Maia Kobabe was born on January 1, 1989.
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- Maia Kobabe is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1989.
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- Maia Kobabe was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
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- Maia Kobabe is from United States.
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- Maia Kobabe is a writer.
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