Nonbinary gender in fiction: Difference between revisions

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* ''The Nonbinary Bunny'', by [[Maia Kobabe]], is a children's book that is "a loving re-make of the classic children's story The Runaway Bunny (1942) by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Herd. In this version, the little bunny comes out as nonbinary to eir mother and uses a variety of metaphors to explain what that means."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Nonbinary Bunny |author=Kobabe, Maia |authorlink=Maia Kobabe |work=Etsy |date= |access-date=5 November 2021 |url= https://www.etsy.com/listing/738066629/the-nonbinary-bunny}}</ref> ''The Nonbinary Bunny'' can be read for free at [https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/7121743 this page on the publisher's website].
* ''The Nonbinary Bunny'', by [[Maia Kobabe]], is a children's book that is "a loving re-make of the classic children's story The Runaway Bunny (1942) by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Herd. In this version, the little bunny comes out as nonbinary to eir mother and uses a variety of metaphors to explain what that means."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Nonbinary Bunny |author=Kobabe, Maia |authorlink=Maia Kobabe |work=Etsy |date= |access-date=5 November 2021 |url= https://www.etsy.com/listing/738066629/the-nonbinary-bunny}}</ref> ''The Nonbinary Bunny'' can be read for free at [https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/7121743 this page on the publisher's website].
* ''Ho’onani: Hula Warrior'' is a picture book based on the true story of a Native Hawaiian [[māhū]] child.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In New Picture Book, a Hawaiian Child Finds a Place Between Boy and Girl |author= |work=Mombian |date=15 November 2019 |access-date=8 November 2021 |url= https://mombian.com/2019/11/15/in-new-picture-book-a-hawaiian-child-finds-a-place-between-boy-and-girl/}}</ref>
* ''Ho’onani: Hula Warrior'' is a picture book based on the true story of a Native Hawaiian [[māhū]] child.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In New Picture Book, a Hawaiian Child Finds a Place Between Boy and Girl |author= |work=Mombian |date=15 November 2019 |access-date=8 November 2021 |url= https://mombian.com/2019/11/15/in-new-picture-book-a-hawaiian-child-finds-a-place-between-boy-and-girl/}}</ref>
*''Code 8'' features an assassin called Copperhead who goes by they/them pronouns.


====2020====
====2020====
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* The polyamorous sci-fi romance book ''Blasted Research'', by nonbinary author CoffeeQuills, stars Dr. Jules who is asexual and nonbinary. Dr. Jules uses  [[xe/xem/xyr/xemself]] pronouns.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Blasted-Research-Post-Apocalyptic-Polyamorous-Romance-ebook/dp/B09QZ1RS35/</ref>
* The polyamorous sci-fi romance book ''Blasted Research'', by nonbinary author CoffeeQuills, stars Dr. Jules who is asexual and nonbinary. Dr. Jules uses  [[xe/xem/xyr/xemself]] pronouns.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Blasted-Research-Post-Apocalyptic-Polyamorous-Romance-ebook/dp/B09QZ1RS35/</ref>
* Aimed at children eight to twelve years old, the book ''Both Can Be True'' by Jules Machias has two protagonists, one of which is a [[genderfluid]] kid named Ash.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Both Can Be True Book (Paperback) |author= |work=www.gayprideshop.co.uk |date= |access-date=26 February 2022 |url= https://gayprideshop.co.uk/products/both-can-be-true-book-paperback |quote=Ash is no stranger to feeling like an outcast. For someone who cycles through genders, it's a daily struggle to feel in control of how people perceive you. Some days Ash is undoubtedly girl, but other times, 100 percent guy. }}</ref>
* Aimed at children eight to twelve years old, the book ''Both Can Be True'' by Jules Machias has two protagonists, one of which is a [[genderfluid]] kid named Ash.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Both Can Be True Book (Paperback) |author= |work=www.gayprideshop.co.uk |date= |access-date=26 February 2022 |url= https://gayprideshop.co.uk/products/both-can-be-true-book-paperback |quote=Ash is no stranger to feeling like an outcast. For someone who cycles through genders, it's a daily struggle to feel in control of how people perceive you. Some days Ash is undoubtedly girl, but other times, 100 percent guy. }}</ref>
*''Our Flag Means Death'' features a genderly-interesting pirate named Jim Jiminez who goes by he/him and they/them pronouns.


====Not yet published====
====Not yet published====
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* In the 2020 short drama film ''Sheer Qorma'', Saira (played by Divya Dutta) is nonbinary. The film is directed by nonbinary filmmaker [[Faraz Arif Ansari]].<ref name="SheerQorma">{{Cite web |title=Why Pronouns Matter: Director Faraz Arif Ansari On The Importance of ‘They’ |last=Lochan |first=Vanya |work=Homegrown |date=26 October 2020 |access-date=22 November 2020 |url= https://homegrown.co.in/article/804842/why-pronouns-matter-director-faraz-arif-ansari-on-the-importance-of-they}}</ref> The plot of the short revolves around a woman and a nonbinary person in love with each other. Content note: Saira's mother is conservative and not supportive of Saira's "lifestyle", calling it unholy and sinful.<ref name="SheerQorma2">{{Cite web |title='Sheer Qorma' trailer: Divya Dutta & Swara Bhasker's love blossoms in this film; Watch |last=Khollam |first=Amir |work=Republic World |date=25 February 2020 |access-date=27 April 2021 |url= https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/sheer-qorma-trailer-review.html}}</ref>
* In the 2020 short drama film ''Sheer Qorma'', Saira (played by Divya Dutta) is nonbinary. The film is directed by nonbinary filmmaker [[Faraz Arif Ansari]].<ref name="SheerQorma">{{Cite web |title=Why Pronouns Matter: Director Faraz Arif Ansari On The Importance of ‘They’ |last=Lochan |first=Vanya |work=Homegrown |date=26 October 2020 |access-date=22 November 2020 |url= https://homegrown.co.in/article/804842/why-pronouns-matter-director-faraz-arif-ansari-on-the-importance-of-they}}</ref> The plot of the short revolves around a woman and a nonbinary person in love with each other. Content note: Saira's mother is conservative and not supportive of Saira's "lifestyle", calling it unholy and sinful.<ref name="SheerQorma2">{{Cite web |title='Sheer Qorma' trailer: Divya Dutta & Swara Bhasker's love blossoms in this film; Watch |last=Khollam |first=Amir |work=Republic World |date=25 February 2020 |access-date=27 April 2021 |url= https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/sheer-qorma-trailer-review.html}}</ref>
* Netflix's 2021 horror movie ''There's Someone Inside Your House'' includes a genderfluid character named Darby, played by genderfluid actor [[Jesse LaTourette]].<ref name="Lennon">{{Cite web |title=There's Someone Inside Your House interview with Asjha Cooper, Jesse LaTourette, Dale Whibley, and Diego Josef |last=Lennon |first=Mads |work=1428 Elm |date=6 October 2021 |access-date=8 October 2021 |url= https://1428elm.com/2021/10/06/theres-someone-inside-your-house-interview-cast-netflix/}}</ref><ref name="Guttmann">{{Cite web |title=Cast Interview: There's Someone Inside Your House |last=Guttmann |first=Graeme |work=ScreenRant |date=October 2021 |access-date=8 October 2021 |url= https://screenrant.com/theres-someone-inside-house-cast-interview/}}</ref>
* Netflix's 2021 horror movie ''There's Someone Inside Your House'' includes a genderfluid character named Darby, played by genderfluid actor [[Jesse LaTourette]].<ref name="Lennon">{{Cite web |title=There's Someone Inside Your House interview with Asjha Cooper, Jesse LaTourette, Dale Whibley, and Diego Josef |last=Lennon |first=Mads |work=1428 Elm |date=6 October 2021 |access-date=8 October 2021 |url= https://1428elm.com/2021/10/06/theres-someone-inside-your-house-interview-cast-netflix/}}</ref><ref name="Guttmann">{{Cite web |title=Cast Interview: There's Someone Inside Your House |last=Guttmann |first=Graeme |work=ScreenRant |date=October 2021 |access-date=8 October 2021 |url= https://screenrant.com/theres-someone-inside-house-cast-interview/}}</ref>
*''Code 8'' (2019) features an assassin called Copperhead who goes by they/them pronouns.


===Plays===
===Plays===
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* BBC America's ''The Watch'' features Cheery Littlebottom, who is referred to by they/them and she/her pronouns and is played by [[Jo Eaton-Kent]] (who is trans and uses those same pronouns).
* BBC America's ''The Watch'' features Cheery Littlebottom, who is referred to by they/them and she/her pronouns and is played by [[Jo Eaton-Kent]] (who is trans and uses those same pronouns).
* In the HBO Max miniseries ''And Just Like That'' (a revival/reboot of the series ''Sex and the City''), nonbinary actor/comedian [[Sara Ramirez]] plays the nonbinary character Che Diaz.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nicole Ari Parker completes the foursome in new photos from 'Sex and the City' revival set |last=Towers |first=Andrea |work=EW.com |date=17 August 2021 |access-date=4 November 2021 |url= https://ew.com/tv/nicole-ari-parker-sex-and-the-city-revival-photos/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sara Ramirez Teases Her "Dynamic" Role in the Sex and the City Reboot |last=Taylor |first=Elizabeth |work=E! Online |date=2 November 2021 |access-date=4 November 2021 |url= https://www.eonline.com/news/1308093/sara-ramirez-teases-her-dynamic-role-in-the-sex-and-the-city-reboot}}</ref>
* In the HBO Max miniseries ''And Just Like That'' (a revival/reboot of the series ''Sex and the City''), nonbinary actor/comedian [[Sara Ramirez]] plays the nonbinary character Che Diaz.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nicole Ari Parker completes the foursome in new photos from 'Sex and the City' revival set |last=Towers |first=Andrea |work=EW.com |date=17 August 2021 |access-date=4 November 2021 |url= https://ew.com/tv/nicole-ari-parker-sex-and-the-city-revival-photos/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sara Ramirez Teases Her "Dynamic" Role in the Sex and the City Reboot |last=Taylor |first=Elizabeth |work=E! Online |date=2 November 2021 |access-date=4 November 2021 |url= https://www.eonline.com/news/1308093/sara-ramirez-teases-her-dynamic-role-in-the-sex-and-the-city-reboot}}</ref>
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* ''Our Flag Means Death'' features a genderly-interesting pirate named Jim Jiminez who goes by he/him and they/them pronouns.


===Webseries ===
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