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“As a BIPOC trans and nonbinary person, I found this pocket guide to be an excellent resource and representative of my lived experience. I enjoyed learning more about neopronouns, and I want to send the Do’s and Don’ts chapter to everyone I know!”

“Allyship is a verb. Reading A Pocket Guide to Pronouns is an example of work that all 2SLGBTQIA+ allies should be doing. I learned so much and found it very useful to have actionable takeaways from the book.”

“Concise and direct – yet packed with relevant information, historical facts, and relatable examples – A Pocket Guide to Pronouns is the must-have, compact, pronoun reference guide of the 21st Century.”

“Learning to use people’s pronouns is an essential step towards creating an inclusive and respectful environment, yet it’s a skill with which many allies struggle. This easy-to-read guide offers an overview of pronouns and neopronouns commonly used within the rainbow community, tips for pronoun etiquette, and helpful scenarios that demonstrate how to use pronouns correctly. This engaging and approachable book will answer many of the questions you may have been afraid to ask, and the ample list of additional resources will prove to be an excellent jumping off point for anyone interested in learning more.”

“I have enjoyed reading A Pocket Guide to Pronouns – it is easy to read and to follow along, especially the short stories. Sydney has provided a handy go-to educational resource and answers many questions people may have regarding pronoun use that may seem challenging to the binary community. I encourage all to check this book out and let the nonbinary and gender diverse community know that their pronouns are valid and are respected.”

“Like most educators, I’ve always considered myself an ally of youth seeking acceptance and understanding. This is particularly true of those in the LGBTQ2S+ communities, as they are often the students most in need of support from an adult in their lives. However, I found myself confused by the use of pronouns some of these students had begun to use. A Pocket Guide to Pronouns is clear, concise, and helped ease that confusion. If you’re looking for guidance in your journey to support youth, and all those using non-traditional pronouns, you need look no further than this book.”

“A Pocket Guide to Pronouns is a short, fun, and informative resource that would be useful for everyone to read. It helped to deepen my knowledge of neopronouns in ways I didn’t know I needed.”

“As one of the beta readers for A Pocket Guide to Pronouns, I went in thinking I knew quite a bit about pronouns. Surprise! I learned so much more and the stories added to my understanding. A very good educational resource!”

“I was blown away with what I learned in A Pocket Guide to Pronouns. Not only did I learn the different pronouns that are generally used, but I also was informed fully on some misconceptions I already had! The information was so concise and the explanations used in story format made for a great read. I was glad that the author wrote out the text in plain language and I didn’t need to be a graduate student to understand it. Set out in alphabetical order I can quickly look up pronouns that I don’t remember how to use. [As a] 63-year-old trans queer woman… [I] can understand the book and put into practice the information I learned from it. I encourage anyone in or out of the queer community to read this gem.”