Paw Patrol will now feature a "non binary" character

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The episode, “The Crew Builds an Observatory,” features River, a nonbinary character who LGBT activist Lindz Amer helped create.

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“They brought me on to consult on the first nonbinary character—meet River!!—for the PP universe and write their episode, talk about a bucket list item.”

River rides a skateboard in the episode and wears socks and shoes that are the colors of the transgender flag.

“I wanted to write a nonbinary character that was aspirational and incredibly cool, someone for the pups (and kids at home) to look up to. They found an awesome non-binary actor to voice River and I’m so so happy about how it turned out,” Amer wrote. 

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Amer wrote a book in May 2023 called “Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies.”

Amer also hosts “Queer Kid Stuff,” a YouTube channel where she is “engaged with young viewers, discussing love and family while tackling queer topics.”

“At Queer Kid Stuff, our mission is clear: to foster understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities and issues among young minds and their families. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive and every family can flourish.”

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