Thank you to Ally for this terrific post on gender pronouns. She has packed a lot of information, context, and perspective into this piece and I encourage you all to take some time to read through and watch this post. I’ve included the first paragraph below speaks to why this is important and how we can make RPL a space for belonging, rather than a place to just fit in.
Gender Pronouns: Why They Matter
We at the Reading Public Library embrace diversity, foster an environment of inclusion, and hope to create a space where patrons feel celebrated and represented. It matters to us that we recognize one’s right to self-identify, and a small part of that is contributing to the understanding and learning of why pronouns matter.