There's also 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier. It's a story about a girl going through dental problems and other aspects of growing up. It's a popular asexual graphic novel that many young readers enjoy. It focuses on things like friendship, self - discovery, and family, rather than sexual themes.
Sure. 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story that doesn't rely on sexual content to be engaging. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which is a powerful graphic novel about growing up during the Iranian revolution with no sexual elements being the focus.
Asexual graphic novels can contribute a great deal. They provide visual representation. For example, when readers see a character who is asexual in a story, it makes the identity more real and tangible. It also helps in normalizing asexuality. Just like how other sexual orientations are represented in media, asexual graphic novels can put asexual experiences, like not feeling sexual attraction, on the same level. They can also educate others who may not be familiar with asexuality about what it means to be asexual.
Well, 'Alice Oseman' has created some works that touch on asexuality in graphic novel form. For example, her works often explore the experiences of young people with different sexual orientations. 'Radio Silence' is another graphic novel where asexual themes might be subtly explored. It's about friendship, growing up, and identity, and within that, asexual experiences can be related to. Then there's 'The Prince and the Dressmaker' which is more about gender identity but also has elements that can be related to the asexual community in terms of acceptance and self - discovery.
One example is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. The main character Jonas in this novel doesn't have a traditional sexual aspect to his character development. His journey is more about self - discovery, understanding the society he lives in, and breaking free from the constraints of a seemingly utopian but actually dystopian world.
I'd recommend 'The Heart's Invisible Furies' by John Boyne. While not solely focused on asexuality, it has elements that touch on different forms of love and relationships, including some that could be related to asexual experiences in the broader sense of non - traditional romances.
A third option could be 'Tash Hearts Tolstoy' by Kathryn Ormsbee. This novel has an asexual protagonist who is also into making movies based on Tolstoy's works. It delves into her journey of self - acceptance, her relationships with friends and family, and how she navigates the world as an asexual young adult.
The novel 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' also has some aspects of this. While it's more about a gay teen's journey in coming out and finding love, the relationship depicted is not overly sexualized. It focuses on the emotional bond between the characters, which can be related to the idea of a gay asexual - type of romance.
Asexual graphic novels often focus on non - sexual aspects of human experience. For example, they might center around themes like friendship, family, personal growth, and adventure. They can be enjoyed by a wide range of audiences, including younger readers who may not be ready for sexual content.
'The Sound of Stars' by Alechia Dow also features an asexual character. It's a science - fiction story that combines elements of adventure, a budding relationship between the characters, and the exploration of different identities, including asexuality, in a post - apocalyptic world.
The novel 'Let's Talk About Love' by Claire Kann is also a wonderful asexual fiction. It follows Alice, an asexual black girl, as she navigates relationships and college life. It really delves into the asexual experience in a relatable way.
One popular asexual Sherlock Holmes fanfic is 'The Baker Street Asexual Adventures'. It focuses on Sherlock's brilliant mind and his non - sexual relationships within the story. Another one could be 'Asexuality in 221B' which delves into how Sherlock's asexuality affects his interactions with Watson and other characters in a very interesting way.