Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee: Speaking of Pronouns: An Interview with Author/Advocate Maya Christina Gonzalez

Authors

  • Ana-Elba Pavon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.21.4.36

Abstract

Author and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez is known for her award-winning bilingual (English/Spanish) books such as My Colors, My World and I Know the River Loves Me. But this progressive educator and independent scholar/researcher has also delved into the world of pronouns.

Call Me Tree was written without any gender identifying pronouns, and she has since written substantially on the topic as well as writing and illustrating three children’s books on the topic, including They She He Me: Free to Be!, The Gender Wheel, and They, She, He Easy as ABC. I asked Gonzalez to share about the importance of pronouns.

Author Biography

Ana-Elba Pavon

A Spanish services specialist for over 30 years, Ana-Elba Pavon is enjoying retirement from Oakland Public Library.

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Published

2023-12-12

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 4 (2023): Winter

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Departments

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