Beyond the Binary: Shapeshifting and Nonbinary Identity in Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction

Middle-grade speculative fiction provides a unique space for exploring nonbinary identity through the trope of shapeshifting. Historically, gender-complex characters in fantasy have been positioned as “Other,” with transformation linked to monstrosity or marginalisation. However, contemporary works...

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Main Author: Candice Lemon-Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elen Caldecott & Lucy Cuthew 2025-07-01
Series:Leaf Journal
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Online Access:https://ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/view/118
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