Ace Notes

Ace Notes is an approachable, thoughtful field guide for ace folks wanting to safely navigate identity and community. Its ambitions are far-ranging, but its approach is warm and personal. Kirichanskaya has given us a book that celebrates the importance and power of making our asexuality our own. -- Cody-Daigle Orians, asexuality writer, educator and advocate Engaging and educational, validating and personal, Ace Notes reads like a handshake, hug, and high-five rolled into one. It's hard to imagine a warmer welcome to the ace community. -- Lisa Jenn Bigelow, librarian and author of Hazel's Theory of Evolution (2019), Drum Roll Please (2018) and Starting From Here (2012) A vital resource for those of us on the ace spectrum who seek understanding, affirmation, community, and celebration within our nuanced asexualities in a world that often offers us none of those things. This is required reading for anyone who thinks they might be ace and the ones that love us regardless. -- Ev'Yan Whitney, sexuality doula and author of Sensual Self Insightful and kindhearted, Ace Notes proves to be a necessary survival companion for those experiencing the joys and struggles of exploring identity, relationships, community, and self-expression as an ace person. With Michele Kirichanskaya as your guide, every page exudes authenticity. -- Courtney Lane & Royce, asexual activists and hosts of The Ace Couple Podcast An accessible stepping stone for anyone looking to learn about asexuality -- Elle Rose, writer and demisexuality advocate Uplifting and encouraging while not shying away from the realities of living as an asexual person in a sexualized world, Ace Notes gives context to ace experience through interviews, perspectives, quotes, philosophy, and advice for those on the ace spectrum. An accessible, conversational voice to an underrepresented topic. -- Julie Sondra Decker