Finding Nevo

Meet Nevo: girl, boy, he, she, him, her, they, them, daughter, son, teacher, student, friend, gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, homosexual, Jew, dyke, masculine, feminine, androgynous, queer. Nevo was not born in the wrong body. Nevo just wants everyone to catch up with all that Nevo is.

Personal, political and passionate, Finding Nevo is an autobiography about gender and everything that comes with it. Australian author Nevo Zisin identifies as queer, transmasculine and non-binary. They are a young activist, writer and public speaker. Finding Nevo is a captivating coming-of-age book perfect for young adult readers aged 14+.

"A gorgeous coming of age story about one person's journey to discover themselves. Zisin is a compelling storyteller with a delightful and exciting new voice." Clementine Ford

"Memoir for a YA readership is becoming increasingly popular, and Finding Nevo is a thought-provoking addition to the subgenre ... With its strong themes of self-acceptance and tolerance, this is not just a memoir for gender-questioning teens seeking advice and support ... Finding Nevo is sure to resonate with a broad readership." Books+Publishing

Finding Nevo: How I Confused Everyone by Nevo Zisin is the joint winner of the Australian Family Therapists' Award in the Older Readers category, 2018.