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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

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Mariquita, Mhairie, and Ashley dive into Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert, unpacking its most thought-provoking themes. In Part I, they explore how reality TV and social media have shaped generational beauty standards, question the pitfalls of so-called “empowerment” movements, and discuss how media literacy can equip the next generation to be both powerful and […]

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the book Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas with a fall background
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Vampires of El Norte & the Horrors of History

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Join Mariquita, Mhairie, and Sam for a discussion about Isabel Cañas’s genre-defying new release, Vampires of El Norte. Cañas’s work seamlessly blends the chilling elements of horror, the tender allure of romance, and the rich tapestry of historical fiction into a single captivating narrative. In this episode, our hosts take a deep dive into this

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Mercury Boys Discussion + Graphic Novel Recommendations

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with Renee, Rashmila, and Christine With Renee, Rashmila, and Christine The #FBCReadathon is happening this weekend! To help you prepare to make the most out of the weekend, Renee invited one of our blog contributors Rashmila to discuss one of the books in our giveaway, Mercury Boys by Chandra Prasad. Then Christine shares a few

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