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Available
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Publication
Limerence Press (2018), Edition: 1, 64 pages
Description
Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy way to introduce gender neutral pronouns to his increasingly diverse workplace. The longtime best friends team up in this short and fun comic guide that explains what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use them. They also include what to do if you make a mistake, and some tips-and-tricks for those who identify outside of the binary to keep themselves safe in this binary-centric world. A quick and easy resource for people who use they/them pronouns, and people who want to learn more!.
User reviews
LibraryThing member PardaMustang
Bongiovanni & Jimerson’s A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns is just that. It is a guide to help people understand how to use gender neutral pronouns when referring to non-binary oriented people. Told through comics style panels, the pair focus on they/them, but make a note that there
I felt the material in this pamphlet style guide was imminently useful. This is important as both culture and language grow and change. Peoples’ preferences and identity choices should be respected. It's not that these concepts are far-fetched. Indeed, plenty of cultures through time, and across the world, have had concepts of all manner of gender orientation, which where part and parcel of what that culture was. The pendulum is merely swinging back.
So, why a three-star rating? Several parts felt extremely judgemental to me. If you are trying to educate recalcitrant people, implying they are jerks for not wanting to learn, or not understanding why they should learn, is detrimental to the intended goal. As an open-minded person who will happily use whatever you want me to call you, I was offended. People who are close-minded are going to be moreso, and it will close them down even more, making them less receptive to the message. I get the frustration. I know what it's like to be 'different’ and to feel you have to justify yourself, but being insulting isn't going to make people listen more. With a few tweaks, this would be an excellent quick teaching tool.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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are many sets of gender neutral pronouns. I felt the material in this pamphlet style guide was imminently useful. This is important as both culture and language grow and change. Peoples’ preferences and identity choices should be respected. It's not that these concepts are far-fetched. Indeed, plenty of cultures through time, and across the world, have had concepts of all manner of gender orientation, which where part and parcel of what that culture was. The pendulum is merely swinging back.
So, why a three-star rating? Several parts felt extremely judgemental to me. If you are trying to educate recalcitrant people, implying they are jerks for not wanting to learn, or not understanding why they should learn, is detrimental to the intended goal. As an open-minded person who will happily use whatever you want me to call you, I was offended. People who are close-minded are going to be moreso, and it will close them down even more, making them less receptive to the message. I get the frustration. I know what it's like to be 'different’ and to feel you have to justify yourself, but being insulting isn't going to make people listen more. With a few tweaks, this would be an excellent quick teaching tool.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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LibraryThing member kuzronk
As somebody who uses they pronouns from time to time, this guide is everything the name implies, with it's easy-to-read but informing mixed in with some comedy that doesn't take you out of message of the guide.
While it's made for people who don't understand the pronouns, more so than people who use
The artwork feels like if Noelle Stevenson helped Scott McCloud on his non-fiction books about comics, but that's a positive thing.
This book was provided by the Publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press!
While it's made for people who don't understand the pronouns, more so than people who use
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pronouns such as these, there is still some great tips for people who need help with people misunderstanding and coming out.The artwork feels like if Noelle Stevenson helped Scott McCloud on his non-fiction books about comics, but that's a positive thing.
This book was provided by the Publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press!
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LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
OK, this is the book I need to learn how to navigate a more gender-neutral-aware world. This is a good source for understanding why some people use neutral pronouns and how to acknowledge them, how to use gender-neutral language in daily life, and tips and no-no's for conversations and
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interactions. It doesn't bother addressing grammarians' concerns about using a plural pronoun for a single person, stating, "Language is always changing. That's why we don't say forsooth anymore..." A friendly and approachable format for teens and adults wanting to learn more. Show Less
LibraryThing member emeraldreverie
Clear, concise, approachable run-down of neutral pronouns. Very useful to people needing a basic introduction to the concept, as well as a good refresher for those who "know." Another good aspect is the affirmation and support offered to people who use neutral pronouns. Art is clear and
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appropriate. Everyone should own and read and share this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member LilyRoseShadowlyn
As someone who uses They/Them for pronouns, I absolutely loved this book. It's an accessible way to introduce people to pronouns that do not follow the binary. Highly recommend.
LibraryThing member ewyatt
Archie and Tristan, close friends, explain in accessible language the ins and outs of using they/them pronouns with friends, at work, and at school. With short definitions of terms like non-binary and tips for asking about someone's pronouns. They also talk about how cis-folks can be allies when
A quick read, helpful guide.
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people are misgendered. A quick read, helpful guide.
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LibraryThing member wanderlustlover
Thank you to Archie Bongiovanni; Tristan Jimerson, Oni Press, Limerence Press, and NetGalley for the advanced reviewer copy of “A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns” in return for an honest review.
From the moment I saw the title of this one, and that it was in a graphic novel/comic
As someone who has people in their life (both adults, and children I help guide) who are dealing with these issues I can’t say that anything in this book is wrong, but I felt like it tried to point and laugh at itself too much, and then would suddenly want the reader to be absolutely serious. I felt too dragged back and forth by this one.
From the moment I saw the title of this one, and that it was in a graphic novel/comic
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format, I jumped at being given the chance to review it pre-publication. I wanted to love this book so much more than I ended up liking it. I was so excited when I saw it on offer at Netgalley, but I found myself stymied as I read it, feeling more put off than welcomed in by the book. As someone who has people in their life (both adults, and children I help guide) who are dealing with these issues I can’t say that anything in this book is wrong, but I felt like it tried to point and laugh at itself too much, and then would suddenly want the reader to be absolutely serious. I felt too dragged back and forth by this one.
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LibraryThing member Bodagirl
It really was a quick and easy guide. Only one thing keeping this from a higher rating - it was a very surface level explanation, only dipping its toes into explaining what misgendering means to someone (though my perspective is skewed by reading Kobabe's Gender Queer earlier this year). I think it
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achieved it's stated goal, but without more context, I'm not sure how much sharing this book will change hearts and minds. Show Less
LibraryThing member kerribrary
This little book is a great introduction to gender neutral pronouns. It only took me about twenty minutes to read. For anyone who's ever had one of those frustrating "but you can't use they/them as a singular pronoun!" discussions, get this book and share it with your friends and family who need an
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explanation about why it's important. Heck, share with anyone you HAVEN'T had a frustrating discussion with! The more we bring gender identities outside the binary into the conversation, the better. Show Less
LibraryThing member LibrarianRyan
This book was great. It was easy to understand, follow, and gave simple but great examples to help home, school, and work be more gender neutral. While the book mentions laying it out or passing it around at work, it is simplistic enough for kids to understand as well. I would be a great addition
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LibraryThing member KJC__
All the content in this book could be summarized in a paragraph and I didn't learn anything new. The art style is cute, though.
Awards
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2019)
VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award (Honor Book — Youth — 2018)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Teens (Nonfiction — 2018)
OYAN Graphic Rave (2019)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
1620104997 / 9781620104996