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Blog, Social Justice

Micro Activism and How to Hone Your Activist Identity

For nearly a decade now, the majority of my activism efforts have focused on access to inclusive and comprehensive sexuality education. I’ve volunteered for sex ed organizations. I’ve donated money to them. I’ve engaged in craftivism around the topic. My journalism and copywriting work has focused on sex ed advocacy. I’ve even created a by-god […]

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Author Interview, Blog

Wake Up Grateful: The Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted

This post was sponsored by Storey Publishing. All opinions are my own. Our sponsors help us to pay our staff and to keep feminist media independent! Storey Publishing publishes thoughtful and heartfelt non-fiction books that are absolutely perfect for this time of year. In this time of gratitude and reflection, I can think of no better

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Bisexuality 101

This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Today, we are diving into a queer community that often gets overlooked – bisexuals. As someone who discovered their bisexuality in the last

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Celebrate disability pride through reading then you can help challenge Mississippi Code 39-3-25. (Just like this parent and two kids are doing right now)
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Celebrating Disability Pride & Challenging Censorship

Join us in this empowering episode of our podcast as we celebrate Disability Pride, explore books that champion disability representation, and engage in an important discussion about censorship in Mississippi.  Disability Pride Wrap Up (00:22) Let’s  embrace diversity and inclusivity through reading! Renee recommends a curated list of books that shine a spotlight on disability

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Take Self-Help Books with a Grain of Salt

Self-help books have enjoyed widespread popularity for decades, promising their readers personal growth, happiness, and success. These books cover a broad range of topics, from relationships and career advice to mental health and spirituality. While they can offer valuable insights and inspiration, it is essential to approach them with a critical mindset. I’m personally a

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Blog, Book Reviews

Book Review: Babel, or the Necessity of Violence

This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! R.F Kuang’s Babel is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that seamlessly blends elements of history, fantasy and dark academia. Set in the 1900s,

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From Misinformation to Empowerment: Unraveling the Complexities of Social Media

Have you ever deleted social media for a “digital detox” or crafted the perfect social post through hours of trial and error? What about letting online influencers (or de-influencers) impact your daily habits, whether it be a new recipe, clothing item, or workout routine? Social media is a double-edged sword with many benefits and harms;

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The book cover of An echo in the city by K. X. Song and the book cover of Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
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Unveiling Stories: From Home to Abolition

Join us for an engaging episode that uncovers powerful narratives and explores the realms of history, home, and abolitionist fiction. You’ll hear an author interview with K. X. Song about her book An Echo in the City and then a discussion about Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. History, Home, and BTS: An Author Interview

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a book stack with books including: The #metoo effect, Pageboy, We Have Always Been Here, and Ace. Listen to the episode to learn more
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Amplifying Voices: Pride Audiobooks & The #MeToo Effect

In this powerful episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we amplify important voices and dive into two compelling segments that will captivate and educate. Audiobooks for Pride! Segment starts at 00:00:22If you want to celebrate Pride and National Audiobook Month through your reading this month, Sally’s got recs for you! Offering a range of

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Reimagining Family

This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Mother’s Day comes with lots of talk and thought about mothers and motherhood — its joys and its sacrifices. It also comes, increasingly

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