“Ivy Lin was a thief, but you would never know it to look at her.” So reads the first line of White Ivy by Susie Yang. Ivy is a Chinese immigrant who moved to America at a young age, after her parents saved up enough money to send for her. Her desire to fit the […]
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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: Immigration Read More »
Our theme this month is Fat Liberation and our members voted (overwhelmingly) for The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. We lucked out and got early access (two of my favorite words!!) to the upcoming revised and expanded second edition of an already wonderful book. Chat with the Author We are so
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I have a history of getting super excited about movements and initiatives before fully understanding the big picture. It’s very middle-class white chick of me. For example, six years ago, after popping out a child and deciding, Man, I never want to do that again, I got an IUD that magically released me from the burdens of
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Vermillion Ink Press is a literary multimedia collective and publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from underrepresented voices. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota , it seeks to “increase empathy, foster discussion, and cultivate community through the power of the written word.” The Feminist Book Club partnered with Vermilion Ink Press for December, 2020. Proudly BIPOC owned
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The Office of Historical Corrections was published in December of 2020 by author, Danielle Evans. Roxane Gay calls Evans “the finest short story writer working today,” which leaves you with high expectations that Danielle Evans only shatters with her talent. Short stories are typically not what I pick up from my bookshelf. Honestly, I do
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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,
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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
Claudia’s Early 2021 Anticipated Book Releases Read More »
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