Nonbinary and Bookish T-Shirts, Bookmarks, Art Prints, and More
I’m writing to you from the first week of the second Trump presidency, and there’s already been an onslaught of attacks on transgender and nonbinary people’s rights, including an executive order to only recognize two binary genders. It’s exhausting, and we’ve barely begun these four years. But I’m reminded of an illustration I saw recently by artist Elise Schuenke: in two panels, they say, “I may be scared of 2025. But 2025 should be scared of me too.“
There is so much to do to fight back, from calling your representative to building queer and trans community. Maybe a small part of that for you is being more loud and proud in your identity. I’ve put together a list of nonbinary and bookish shirts, accessories, illustrations, and more that can give you a little boost in a scary time—because there are more than two genders, no matter what any bigot in power claims.
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Nonbinary and Bookish T-Shirts, Bookmarks, Art Prints, and More
There are a ton of nonbinary zines on Etsy; I highly recommend looking them up! This one is perfect for handing to a family member who might need some pointers after you or someone else in the family comes out. There’s also a digital download version. $12
I’ve got two different takes on a print of a bookshelf in nonbinary pride flag colors for you! Here’s the first version. $13
Here’s the second version of a nonbinary bookshelf print! It includes a cat and a cupcake, so those are strong points in its favor. This one is a canvas gallery wrap. $30
This “Happily Ever After” nonbinary bookshelf T-shirt is available in a range of colors and sizes from S-4X. $22+
This singular they T-shirt is about words and language, and it’s in poetry form! That’s bookish, right? It’s available in a range of colors from sizes S-3XL. $23
There are several different nonbinary bookmark designs on Etsy. I was drawn to this downloadable set because they’re beautiful and a little more subtle. $5
But subtle isn’t the only way to go! I love this “read non-binary books” bookmark, which is also available in trans, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, and asexual versions. $5 each or $22 for the set.
Show off your bookishness and your pronouns with this pronoun book enamel pin! There are listings for this design with other pronouns (including she/they, they/she, he/they, they/he) as well as more pronoun pins and earrings. $12
More nonbinary bookshelves! But this one you can take with you as a keychain. This shop has designs with other pride flag colors as well as sticker versions. $13
You can also wear your bookish nonbinary pride with earrings! These polymer clay earrings are available with gold or silver hardware. $20
And finally, I have a sticker set that isn’t very bookish…but you could put them on the back of your ereader! They have trans and nonbinary flags with the text “An Executive Order Does Not Define Me” or “…Does Not Define You.” It’s a good reminder. $4
Those are all the bookish and nonbinary goodies I have for you today, but you might also be interested in these lists:
8 Beautiful Memoirs Written by Nonbinary Authors