Yes, You Do Have a Pronoun Resource Guide
This resource guide accompanies my article "Yes, You Do Have Pronouns." It includes popular press articles, peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and websites, all vetted by me (an academic librarian with 20+ years of experience).
This is not an exhaustive list but is instead intended to provide a manageable introduction to pronouns, their use, and some of the issues surrounding personal pronouns, the epicene pronoun debate, the singular “they”, and more. Some resources may appear under multiple headings. I’ve tried to include mostly open-access resources, but for those that aren’t immediately available online, you can request access from your local librarian.
If you have questions or are looking for more resources, contact me.
The Basics
Basic information about pronouns more generally, including definitions, rules, and examples
- Assi, K. (2023, Mar. 6). An easy grammar guide to all 7 types of English pronouns. Berlitz. https://www.berlitz.com/blog/english-pronouns-grammar
- Caulfield, J. (2025, Jan. 31). Personal pronouns: Definition, list & examples. Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/nouns-and-pronouns/personal-pronouns/
- Gendered pronouns & singular “they”. (n.d.). Purdue OWL. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/pronouns/gendered_pronouns_and_singular_they.html
- Gunner, J. (2025, March 17). The 9 types of English pronouns (with examples and charts). Rosetta Stone. https://blog.rosettastone.com/english-pronouns/
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Personal pronoun. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20pronoun
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Pronoun. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronoun
- Singular "they." (2019, updated 2025). APA Style. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/grammar/singular-they
- Traffis, C. (2022, Oct. 6). What are personal pronouns? Definition and examples. Grammarly. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/parts-of-speech/personal-pronouns/
- What are pronouns? Definitions and examples. (2024, Jan. 16) Grammarly. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/parts-of-speech/pronouns/
- What is a personal pronoun? Definition and examples. (2021, Sept. 8). Thesaurus.com. https://www.thesaurus.com/articles/personal-pronouns
- What is a pronoun? Types and examples. (2021, Sept. 30). Thesaurus.com. https://www.thesaurus.com/articles/what-are-the-types-of-pronouns
Beyond the Basics
Longer, more nuanced, and advanced information about pronouns and their use
