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Excavation & My Dark Vanessa: Empty Promises from the Publishing Industry

  I want to begin this blog by recognizing that there are many different articles written about this same topic, specifically the article written by the author herself, Wendy C. Ortiz. My purpose in writing this post is to write from my perspective as an avid reader and a consumer of books who is influenced […]

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12 Books Written by Queer Authors to Read Year-Round

Another Pride month has come and gone even though it looked different this year. Pride celebrations around the United States were cancelled due to the global pandemic. As a result, digital celebrations gained popularity. One of my favorite alternatives to Pride was the programming by Lambda Literary, an organization that dedicates itself to supporting queer

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Retelling Fairytales: Feminist, Alternative, and Encouraging

We have all read fairy tales and seen Disney versions where the main character, the princess, the girl, the mermaid, or someone else, has an adventure or a problem and is usually saved by a man. Thankfully, some recent Disney films show the main female characters saving herself. Fairytales have been rightly criticized for showing

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Science Fiction & Not Problematic: 7 Recommendations by FBC Members

  Recommendations compiled by Natalia & Rashmila Art & editing by Claudia Disappointed that JK Rowling is a TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist)? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with our best recommendations from the badasses themselves, Feminist Book Club members. Interested in reading more recommendations by Feminist Book Club Members? Read PART 1 in our

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10 Bookstagrammers All About Diversity in Literature That You Need to Follow

Looking to support diversity in literature while also broadening the horizons of your Instagram feed? Then you need to check out these wonderful bookstagrammers who are making moves with their own unique photographic style and themes that are sure to inspire. They’re advocates for diversity in lit, along with spreading the word with important book

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Fantasy & Not Problematic: 25 Recommendations by FBC Members

Recommendations compiled by Natalia & Rashmila Art & editing by Claudia Disappointed that JK Rowling is a TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist)? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with our best recommendations from the badasses themselves, Feminist Book Club members. Interested in reading more recommendations by Feminist Book Club Members? Read PART 2 in our series,

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7 Interviews with Black Authors to Listen to Right Now

  “Especially with racial pain in America, people ask you for your story so they can tell you they don’t believe it.” – Mira Jacob, episode 34   Feminist Book Club is committed to amplifying the voices of feminist authors, and debut authors of color more specifically. In lieu of a new interview this week,

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