For our Non-Binary Voices theme, our book club pick was A Year Without a Name by Cyrus Dunham, a memoir in which they explore their gender identity. The book is an intimate journey through their experiences, and was recently updated with a new preface. Feminist Book Club members got the opportunity to sit for a […]
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As back-to-school season inches closer and closer (or in some states is already here *insert sob here*), teachers this year are preparing a little differently, particularly in states like Texas where a bill (HB 3979) denouncing critical race theory was recently signed into law. For a party that is hell-bent on limited government and self-autonomy,
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person attempting a readathon must be prepared with a TBR. Whether you plan on reading a little, or a lot, having an idea of what books you’d like to spend your time with makes the readathon experience more enjoyable. As a seasoned participant in readathons, I’ve learned
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The second Feminst Book Club Readathon is upon us! To celebrate 3 years of Feminist Book Club this month, and the grand opening of our new space, we are hosting a weekend full of reading and awesome prizes. Just like our last readathon, this one is all about relaxing and having fun with our favorite
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Climate change is real, and as time goes on, the climate crisis is only getting worse. In order to make lasting change, environmental activists work to not only raise awareness to the growing problems, but also to try to get lawmakers to make better decisions on environmental issues. Most of the time, these issues disproportionately
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Book Review Sonora Jha’s latest book, How to Raise a Feminist Son, is one that everyone must read. Full stop. Strong statement to make at the beginning of a piece, I know. But hear me out. This is THE book on raising more compassionate and loving children, and on changing the world. A quick disclaimer:
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Overview With its origins in the 19th century, fantasy as a genre has traditionally been dominated by white male authors: George MacDonald wrote the first known modern fantasy novel in 1858, and J.R.R. Tolkien is credited as writing the first high fantasy with The Lord of the Rings in the mid-1950s. Over the years, and
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It has been many years since I was the target audience for this type of story, but I found myself relating to Charlie Vega in a lot of ways. As a Latina with a body that has never (and will never) fit society’s traditional beauty standards, I truly wish that I had this book growing
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The Echo Wife is a sci-fi thriller that follows Evelyn Caldwell, who is a scientist with unflinching resolve when it comes to her research and her relationships. She makes an incredible leap in scientific research just as her marriage is falling apart. As much as she wants to keep her head down and push forward,
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Finding new accounts to love and support is always exciting, especially when you connect with the creator’s content and personality. Luckily for you, I personally follow amazing people, and have crafted a roundup of must-follow members of the online book community. These bookish creators have more than one platform, and are constantly churning out unique
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Dear Women, As we reflect on Women’s History Month and what that means for us, let us not forget that yes, men are misogynistic, but so are women. As hard as it is to accept, a lot of women-bashing comes from other women, especially within families. Before you post that next inspirational girl boss quote
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