Fred: An unbecoming woman

FRED is my first book, a collection of essays documenting my life as a queer young adult. It’s one third memoir, one third cultural criticism and two thirds Burn Book. That’s right. When you buy Fred, you actually get one and a third books in one. What a steal!!

Praise for Fred

"Annie Krabbenblarf deserves your attention...Fred has it all: jokes, gay jokes, footnotes, illustrations, heart, nerd brags, cultural critique, metaphors, deep thoughts, shallow thoughts, and more, a lot more...Although my name wasn't mentioned, not even once, this book is my new favorite and the one I'll be talking about until the world ends. I'm disappointed in myself for not writing it." - Elissa Bassist, Author of Hysterical

"A thrilling debut that will have you laughing and crying at the same time, Fred is captivating, hilarious, profound and, most of all, unflinchingly honest. Reminiscent of Leslie Jamison and Carmen Maria Machado in its propulsive blend of bravery, wit, and vulnerability. Fred announces Annie Krabbenschmidt as an author you can't afford to miss. The sharpest and most clever memoir I've read in years, Fred weaves together social satire and coming-of-age sexuality with effortless perfection." - Adam Hollowell, Author of You Mean It or You Don't