Author

Alison Bechdel

1960

Alison Bechdel, born September 10, 1960, in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed cartoonist and graphic memoirist. She gained prominence with "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic," which explores her complex relationship with her father and her own identity. Bechdel's credibility stems from her personal experiences and her skillful blend of narrative and illustration. She is also known for "Dykes to Watch Out For," a long-running comic strip, and "Are You My Mother?," another graphic memoir.