Synopsis Running is a debut young adult novel from Peruvian American author Natalia Sylvester. Running tells the story of Mariana Ruiz who is a Cuban American teenager and also the daughter of Florida’s Republican Senator Anthony Ruiz. Mariana has gotten used to being the daughter of a senator but that all changes when her Dad runs […]
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Today we have a guest post by Dr. Ruth Saxton. Dr. Saxton is a Professor Emerita of English at Mills College in Oakland, CA. Over the course of her forty-two-year career, she has studied, taught, and published works on fiction by women, focusing on how narratives limit or expand what we imagine to be possible.
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It Is Wood, It Is Stone is Gabriella Burnham’s debut novel where the female American protagonist, Linda spends a year in Sao Paolo, Brazil. She lives with her husband, Dennis who is a visiting offer of history at the University of Sao Paolo. Apart from the gorgeous cover, the novel, written from Linda’s perspective, is
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Week Three (Week One is here. Week Two is here.) Welcome to week three of Read. Resist. Vote! A reminder as voting continues in many states – we need to do more than just hope our candidates win. We need to read about these candidates; resist any attempt to block our voices, and; vote them into office. Because our lives
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In case you were unaware, which I hope is not the case, the primary election is coming up. On November 3rd, 2020 the United States will be engaging in a primary election following four years of an eventful presidential term. Voting is one of the most important acts that a person can do in the
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Feminist readers are the best people. Wow. I honestly didn’t know what to expect hosting our very first readathon. I’ve participated in a few over the years and knew that it was a lot of work from the organizers, but I never dreamed it would be so fulfilling and rewarding. It’s Sunday night as I
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Celebrate the read-a-thon by putting together a Fall Snack Board to enjoy while you read! This homemade board, filled with cheese, seasonal fruit, crackers, nuts and more, is the perfect afternoon snack. Makes 2-4 servings, but is easily customizable. The Feminist Book Club October Read-a-thon is coming… and I’m here to help you keep your
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Hey, Renee here. I’ve got some unsolicited advice for everyone participating in the #FBCReadathon this weekend. (Have you signed up yet? What are you waiting for? It’s free! There are prizes!) I want to make sure you have fun this weekend but also that you go out of your way to find some peace, relaxation,
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The Feminist Book Club Read-a-thon is fast approaching from October 9th through October 11th! This is the first read-a-thon hosted by Feminist Book Club and I could not be more excited to connect with readers everywhere. You can sign up for the read-a-thon to be eligible to win amazing prizes such as the grand prize,
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The FBC Readathon is running from October 9-11, 2020. You can sign up for the readathon here. This will be my second readathon and I find it hard to be motivated. So, I asked the members on the Litsy app and the Feminist Book Club communities on suggestions for the readathon: 1. Planning– Amanda likes
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love this logo? we’re selling shirts here. Week Two (Did you miss the first week? It’s ok, you can find it here.) Welcome to week two of Read. Resist. Vote! If you’re able to, I hope you join me in donating the equivalent of a cup of coffee to these amazing campaigns because after what
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Feminist Book Club is a unique community of readers who are dedicated to social justice through collective learning and conversations. I have been fortunate enough to be a member of Feminist Book Club since the spring of 2019. Throughout my time with Feminist Book Club, I have been able to celebrate its first birthday, watch
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![Happy Native American Heritage Month 📚️
Here are a few titles that we've featured before and have found a home on our shelves:
-Post Colonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz
-Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Katlin B. Curtice
-White Magic by Elissa Washuta
-Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Futureby Patty Krawec
-Thunder Song: Essays by Sasha taqwéseblu LaPointe
-Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst
What books by indigenous authors are on your shelf right now?
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