Copperfield’s Books: Author Meet & Greet – Maia Kobabe & Lucky Srikumar

Copperfield’s Books welcomes bestselling graphic novelist Maia Kobabe and coauthor Lucky Srikumar to Montgomery Village for a special teen event celebrating their new graphic novel, Opting Out.

Join us for an engaging conversation with the authors, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.

Registration recommended for seating. Free and open to the public.

From the award-winning creator of Gender Queer and an exciting new voice in graphic storytelling comes Opting Out, a thoughtful and timely coming-of-age story about identity, friendship, and growing up in a world that often feels defined by binaries.

The novel follows Saachi, a seventh grader navigating shifting friendships, changing expectations, and questions about identity. As those around her begin to focus on relationships and fitting into traditional roles, Saachi finds herself resisting the pressure to define who she is within a world of “either/or.” Through storytelling and self-discovery, she begins to carve out a path that feels true to her.

Honest, heartfelt, and deeply relatable, Opting Out explores the complexities of growing up, the discomfort of change, and the power of creating your own story.

Authors:

Maia Kobabe is an author and illustrator from the Bay Area, California. E is the creator of Gender Queer: A Memoir, which received a Stonewall Honor and an Alex Award from the American Library Association, as well as Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding. When not writing or illustrating, Maia enjoys practicing Taekwondo, studying Spanish, and exploring new books.

Swati “Lucky” Srikumar is a cartoonist and storyteller whose work explores identity, including queerness, race, disability, and belonging. Raised between cultures and now based in California, they bring humor, insight, and heart to their work. Opting Out is their debut book.