Blog, Book Reviews, Social Justice

Book Review: Unfollow Me: Essays on Complicity by Jill Louise Busby

Feminist Book Club does not shy away from discussing difficult topics, as evident not only from our business model but also from our numerous blog posts on social justice and our Educate and Activate series. Unfollow Me: Essays on Complicity by Jill Louise Busby (also known for her online persona Jillsiblack) is a collection of

Book Review: Unfollow Me: Essays on Complicity by Jill Louise Busby Read More »

Our contributors:

Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Sugar Waxing, Body Hair, and Botanical Sexism

In this double header, Niba walks us through sugar waxing and encourages us to ask ourselves why we remove our body hair. Then Phalin shares how sexism creeps up everywhere, even in landscaping. Follow and support our hosts: Niba: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok // YouTube // Website Phalin: Instagram  Also mentioned in this episode:

Sugar Waxing, Body Hair, and Botanical Sexism Read More »

Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Emergency Management is a Feminist Issue

Natalia interviews Dr. Samantha Montano, disasterologist and professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy about her newest book DISASTEROLOGY: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis. They discuss why emergency management, something traditionally seen as “wonky” is actually hella feminist, how to battle fatigue when hearing the news, why flood plain maps are important and

Emergency Management is a Feminist Issue Read More »

literary magazine stack
Blog, Bookish Life, Social Justice

Literary Magazines Still Grapple with a Lack of Diversity

As a freelancer, every day is a new adventure. Depending upon which deadlines I’m juggling, I engage in a mix of research, Zoom interviews, brainstorming, pitching, writing, and yes, let’s be real, scrolling through my Instagram feed. But now that I’m an editor at a literary magazine (a magazine devoted to creative, hoity-toity, literary writing

Literary Magazines Still Grapple with a Lack of Diversity Read More »

Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Student Debt is a Feminist Issue ft. Students United

Renee sits down with Lexi and Kayla from Students United, a student-led organization that has launched Fck Student Debt, a campaign to eliminate student debt. They discuss the efforts within Minnesota, how their work can be a catalyst for a greater movement, and why student debt is a feminist issue. Feminist Book Club will donate

Student Debt is a Feminist Issue ft. Students United Read More »

Blog, Book Reviews, FBC Readathons, Social Justice

Book Review: Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong

Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, edited by Alice Wong is a collection of essays from disabled authors covering a wide range of topics. Feminist Book Club selected the book for May and a portion of sales was donated to the Disability Visibility Project, founded by Alice Wong. FBC also featured the project

Book Review: Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong Read More »

Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Coping in COVID-19: A Discussion with Mariquita and Nora

Mariquita and Nora discuss how to process anxiety and grief during a time when community may be challenging to access. On the list of don’ts: toxic positivity and invalidating comments disguised as well-wishes. Suggestions include: reaching out to friends, peer groups and helplines; reading beautiful poetry; and finding healthy coping skills that work for and

Coping in COVID-19: A Discussion with Mariquita and Nora Read More »