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A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns

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This is exactly what it says, quick and easy. While some of it is a grammar lesson, I do feel like I learned new information. And having it done as a graphic novel makes it feel less textbook. I think it would be a good book to pass around to family and friends, or recommend, if you use gender neutral pronouns. Though, I didn't appreciate them insulting Diet Coke! How dare?!

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I've purchased copies for myself, my library and family members. A beautifully written, accessible, and supportive introduction.

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I thought this was a great guide, but I don't see many people going for it. It is definitely geared towards a younger crowd with how it is written in dialogue.

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Absolutely adored this! It's a compact, easily understandable and very informative guide with well drawn illustrations and I just want to hand this out to everyone who's ever said that singular "they/them" pronouns are stupid …

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This book is exactly what it claims to be. It was a quick, enjoyable, and informative read. I did find it interesting that a book asking people to be more opinion minded and inclusive would claim that choosing not to use gender-neutral pronouns is rude, selfish, and lazy. That could be a turn off for people that are still wrapping their minds around this issue.

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Loved this introduction to they/them pronouns and gender neutral language. The examples were super helpful, I look forward to using them. I really liked the aspects of what being a true ally means, not just the easy steps but the hard ones too! Thank you for creating such a great and needed resource.

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Funny and educational, A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns' simplistic and honest approach did this book justice. It's a book that everyone should read. It's really illuminating and that's what we need most of these days. Understanding, and most importantly, acceptance.

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Probably the best way for people to learn about they/them pronouns. This book is not just a guide but is a collection of every little thing that people should be learning but can never find the best resource to. The writing is easy to read and comprehend, making the entire process of 'learning' easier. The cute art is like an icing to the cake. I even love the tinge of humour that some scenes had. Not only was there a breakdown of all things that one needs to understand about genderqueer but also instances to demonstrate how being adressed by the wrong pronoun can affect someone. Overall, certainly recommended!

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This is a short comic with a very narrow topic and that's good. I enjoyed the narrators quite a lot and found the information presented in a straight forward, easy to understand way. I did come to this book already knowing quite a lot about gender neutral pronouns so I'm not sure how someone new to the concept would find it. The frustration of being misgendered is handled really well and was probably the best part of the book for me. The book is about making other people understand the they pronoun and I think it did it's job.

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It's a quick and educational book that talks about they/them pronouns, one of those pronouns that people seem to have the most problems with ('it's ungrammatical' whining mostly), and I think it's great that a book like this exists. And a lot of us have to get used to not gender person immediately by using she or he pronouns, but also learn that they/them pronouns are as valid and as used even for the singular nowadays.

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A quick and easy way to teach kids about pronouns through the use of graphic novels. I think that kids will enjoy reading the graphic novel, but will pick up information on pronouns.

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Important information. At 70 pages, I'd personally prefer more charts and less story. But that may be because I already have a working knowledge of the topic. Otherwise, good story for gender newbies.

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Quick, funny, insightful and educative.

I consider myself to be a fairly open-minded person when it comes to gender issues but I'll be the first to admit that the gender neutral/gender fluid/non-binary end of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum leaves me fuzzy as hell. This book went a long way to clear some of the fuzz on my brain.

It was sharp , to the point, had great visuals (it is a graphic/comic novel) and managed to convey important information to the reader. It also made very poignant statements that helped me immensely. Some of which are:

Archie - "Part of being an ally is to correct others when they make mistakes even if it makes you uncomfortable"

Tristan - "Awww,but I wanted my "good ally sticker without having any hard conversations or making anyone in my life middle uncomfortable." - This cracked me up!But, was deep as well.


"I mean, when your friend Robert asks you to call him Bob, you don't think twice about it.So why are you being a jerk about this?" - This made me laugh, then pause with a dramatic "Oh."

This book is in no way a comprehensive guide to all things gender neutral/non-binary/gender fluid but it certainly went a long way to lay the foundations upon which I hope to build further knowledge on. Loved it.

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This is an excellent primer for both cis and non-binary folk on pronouns, their usage, common confrontations, and issues, I suggest every workplace/library should have a copy.

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I love the idea of having this approachable guide to using they/them pronouns available in public places as well as office spaces to encourage people to use correct pronouns and to help them understand the importance of it. The imagery makes the topic friendly, and I think it helps people empathize with the author when they explain how frustrating it is for their friends/family not to use the proper pronouns. I could see this being helpful for teens/young adults especially due to its format, but I think it should be shared with all!

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Very charming, extremely quick reading intro to They/Them pronouns and non-binary identity. It's designed in a conversational style as an almost HR pamphlet, it's quick and clear and even a little cheesy.

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This light-hearted graphic novel helps introduce people to using gender-neutral pronouns. With our ever-evolving world, it is important to make sure you address a person using the pronouns that they want you to use. Archie and Tristan give examples of easy changes one can make when speaking with friends or in a professional setting. As a librarian, I want to make sure everyone who comes in my library feels comfortable. Service industry positions can make this difficult, but this book shows ways that we can all tweak our language just a little bit and make a big difference to those we serve.

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Informative, fun, and I want everyone I know to read this! Love the simplicity and logical progression in how this was constructed.

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An easy, informative, and funny guide to using gender neutral pronouns. I appreciated the discussion of why using someone's correct pronouns is important and the emotional toll it can take on those who are repeatedly misgendered. A quick read and one worth sharing.

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This was an adorable and helpful graphic novel with good illustrations. It was also a quick read so that was a plus. This book is perfect for those who need clarification of pronouns or just want to read a different type of graphic novel.

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