Sophie Labelle is a French-Canadian transgender cartoonist and activist whose work has captivated audiences around the world. Through her comics, she explores important topics like gender identity and the transgender experience, using humor and heartfelt storytelling to make these themes more relatable and accessible. Her art not only helps normalize being transgender but also sparks meaningful conversations about LGBTQ+ issues.
Many readers use Labelle's comics to open up discussions about gender and identity with their friends and family. Her work speaks to anyone navigating their own identity, offering both comfort and inspiration.
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Labelle shared with Bored Panda that her love for drawing began at the age of 7, when she and her brother, along with a friend, started a "comic club." Their comics gained popularity in their hometown. For Labelle, creating comics became a source of comfort during a difficult time, as she faced bullying due to her gender expression.
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Labelle told us that she never had to imagine an audience, as her comics were always made for the people around her. When she started the project in 2014 that would later become her full-time career, she was still a student, and her primary goal was to entertain her queer and trans friends at school.
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The artist shared that she has personally faced harassment, including being doxxed, targeted by a neo-Nazi protest, labeled as a threat by a British MP, and havingher books banned in Texas, while also frequently receiving online death threats.
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"Trans and gender non-conforming people’s rights are currently under attack in a multitude of countries, states, and provinces. Chances are that you have a local association or group in your town or city and that they desperately need volunteers for all types of things. I encourage everyone to reach out to them and participate in any way they can. Getting involved is the best way to learn!"
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