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Beyond They/them by Em Dickson

Beyond They/them

20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-diverse People You Should Know

Em Dickson

Andrews McMeel Publishing · Print & ebook · May 6, 2025

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Who it’s for
Twenty illustrated biographies bring nonbinary trailblazers from music, sports, film, politics, and more into view.
Themes
Nonbinary and gender-diverse lives, Representation across industries, Nonbinary joy
Genres
LGBTQ+ Biographies, LGBTQ+ for Teens, Activist Biographies

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About this book

Beyond They/Them is a captivating, gorgeously illustrated book celebrating 20 trailblazing nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit individuals who have left an indelible mark on music, sports, film and television, politics, and more. Explore 20 biographies of game-changing and noteworthy nonbinary people of diverse backgrounds and in a wide variety of industries.

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Beyond They/Them: 20 Influential Nonbinary People You Should Know is a fully illustrated guide to celebrities, activists, musicians, and other influential people of various identities across the nonbinary spectrum. Complete with beautiful illustrations by the talented artist Cameron Mukwa and written by Em Dickson, this book is a celebration of nonbinary joy and proves that there has been, and always will be, a place for people of all genders. Featured individuals include: - ND Stevenson - JanelleMonáe - Rebecca Sugar - Maia Kobabe - Sarah Gailey - Joshua Whitehead - Quinn - Layshia Clarendon - Jaiyah Saelua - Vico Ortiz - Sam Smith - Demi Lovato - Cris Derksen - Amita Kuttner - Uzomo Asagwara - Maebe A. Girl - Audrey Tang - Dr. James Makokis - Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins - Judith Butler

Lives Beyond Labels

Twenty illustrated biographies bring nonbinary trailblazers from music, sports, film, politics, and more into view.

Come here for

  • A wide-ranging introduction to influential nonbinary and genderqueer people
  • A celebratory look at lives across many fields

Expect

  • Twenty concise biographies paired with illustrations
  • A mix of artists, athletes, activists, and public figures

Where it sits

LGBTQ+ Biographies73%
LGBTQ+ for Teens64%
Activist Biographies41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Activist Biographies
  • LGBTQ+ Biographies
  • LGBTQ+ for Teens
Authors
Em Dickson
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Nonbinary and gender-diverse lives · Representation across industries · Nonbinary joy
Reading lane
Activist Biographies