If 2020, and 2021 so far, have taught us anything, it is that nothing is certain and everything could change in a moment. Now, more than ever, it is important that we focus on doing things that make us feel good. Self-care is so important, for ourselves and our communities. Whether you call them resolutions, […]
Resolutions to Make in 2021 (that aren’t about weight) Read More »
MAIKA MOULITE AND MARITZA MOULITE are sisters and co-authors of the young adult novel DEAR HAITI, LOVE ALAINE (Inkyard Press/HarperCollins) and their latest book ONE OF THE GOOD ONES. MAIKA MOULITE is a Miami native and the daughter of Haitian immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s in marketing from Florida State University and an MBA from
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Introduction: Feminist Book Club blog contributors are working together to create posts as an “Educate & Activate” series. We will define a term or movement, provide historical context, and give you additional resources to learn more. We believe that an educated populace can be better activists, accomplices and co-conspirators. It is important to note that
Educate and Activate: Ethnocide Read More »
Growing up, my mom was such a strong reading influence in my life. She was such an avid reader, even though she mostly listened to audiobooks, and at the time, I didn’t think those were real books because I was such a book snob. As an adult, most of my reading is done through audiobooks!
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A new year for many is a time for new reading goals. For 2021, I decided to read two books per month. I found myself not reading the pile of books I had. The new year brings me a reset. As I read, I will immerse myself in the narrative. These suggestions are to shape
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The new year is synonymous with resolutions, but with the craziness that 2020 has been, I need slightly different resolutions. Apart from my regular resolutions of being grateful, taking better care of myself including my own faults, and being less stubborn, I decided on a few bookish resolutions. I plan to diversify my bookshelf even
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2021 is here and there are some incredibly exciting new releases in many different genres! As an avid reader of young adult novels, thrillers, and realistic fiction, I have had my eye on quite a few new releases. That being said, there are some intriguing novels in all genres that have caught my eye. January
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I’ve inadvertently been journaling about books for almost a decade now. In my personal journal, I used to reflect on the books I was reading mixed in with my usual daily entries. It was not until a few years back that I began keeping a dedicated journal for my books. I just finished setting up
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The War Widow by Tara Moss is a historical fiction noir detective story set in Sydney in 1946. The titular character is Billie Walker, a private investigator, who is glamorous, a feminist, and is equally comfortable confronting criminals and dancing at a club. The novel focuses on how Billie tracks the son of European immigrants
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I woke up on January 6, 2021 very excited to hear where the Georgia run-off elections were going and ended the day totally distraught about the domestic terrorism that occurred at the Capitol. I could not let today go by without talking about what happened yesterday on this blog. White supremacists, Neo-Nazi’s, and the other
I picked up the graphic adaptation of Gabby Rivera’s Juliet Takes a Breath because I remembered loving her voice in the novel. Gabby’s voice. Juliet’s voice. The mix of humor and fearlessness and, at the same time, vulnerability. But it is artist Celia Moscote‘s treatment of bodies in this graphic novel that takes my breath
A Case for More Curvy Women in Comics Read More »
Imagine an epic fantasy novel set in pre-Columbian-inspired-Americas that features a voyage, political uncertainty, deception, alternating perspectives and MAGIC. This book IS IT, and more. In Black Sun, multiple storylines revolve around a solar eclipse that is set to take place during the upcoming winter solstice in Tova. It is rumored that the Crow God
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