Join us for the next Midwest Address event, this time with cartoonist and illustrator Archie Bongiovanni and writer Tristan Jimerson discussing their book A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns.

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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!

A handy resource for all ages. A Quick And Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns was a Publishers Weekly Favorite Reads of 2018, and one of YALSA's Great Graphic Novels For Teens.

Archie Bongiovanni is a cartoonist and illustrator living in Minneapolis. Their graphic novel, Grease Bats was released by BOOM! Studios in fall 2019. Archie has been featured on The New Yorker, The Nib, Vice and Autostraddle. Archie’s newest graphic novel, Mimosa, is slated for publication in 2022 along with their collaboration with A. Andrews: History Comics: Stonewall. Archie's work centers around the queer community and chosen family. Their work as a freelance illustrator has been utilized by universities, app developers, libraries, and LGBTQ digital magazines. 

Tristan Jimerson is a writer, small business consultant, and former restaurant owner. He's been washing dishes and chopping onions professionally since he was 16. He is occasionally published with Limerence Press, The Moth Radio Hour, and MPR. He resides in Minneapolis, MN with his family.