Chicken Heart
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Street Noise Books
Publishing:19th Mar '26
£16.19 was £17.99
This title is due to be published on 19th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
One standup comedian goes on a journey of self-discovery and explores the pitfalls and power of choosing one's own queer narrative.
Jackie Locklear is a stand-up comedian who is trans and doesn’t know how to confront that part of himself. His Aunt Sheila’s death spurs Jackie to take a trip to the refuge Sheila built for trans folks, the Chicken Heart Love Commune. The people there represent a range of backgrounds, in contrast with the world where Jackie was raised. But as a city kid still coming to terms with his trans identity, and struggling to process his grief, the bucolic place and its residents don’t make him feel like he fits in. Through the power of humor and acceptance, Jackie is able to make space for himself.
An emotional, powerful story about finding one’s heart and opening up to people who are willing and able to love.
“About life, death, love, identity, and acceptance, Chicken Heart is a thoughtful graphic novel in which a trans man finds the strength to accept his own identity.”—Foreword Reviews
“A funny, poignant, and insightful story that feels just a touch magical. I fell happily under this book's spell.” —Rob Kirby, author of Marry Me a Little
“A splendid balancing act, effortlessly navigating the tumultuous waters between the shores of hilarity and heartbreak, this book is full of characters that truly come alive on the page.” —Bishakh Som, author of Spellbound
“This engaging story reclaims queer and trans joy, faces grief, and fights the haters in a funny and relatable way.” —Shelby Criswell, author of Queer As All Get Out
ISBN: 9781951491444
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
260 pages