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This Book Is Feminist

An Intersectional Primer for Next-Gen Changemakers
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This Book Is Feminist by Jamia Wilson is a vibrant exploration of what it means to be a feminist today, aimed at younger readers. It covers the history, terminology, and key figures of feminism, while also encouraging self-reflection and empowerment. The book is filled with engaging activities, personal stories, and practical insights designed to inspire and educate young people about feminism's relevance and impact in their everyday lives.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're keen to explore the diverse world of feminism in an engaging and accessible way. It's perfect for young readers eager to understand equality and social justice, inspiring them to make a difference in their world.

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This Book is Feminist is a stylishly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism and its roots for young feminists in training.

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A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers.

Who has power? Who creates the rules? How do identities intersect? Explore the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality and culture meet. Learn from author Jamia Wilson's lived experience, read the statistics, and gain strength in quotes from feminist firebrands and activists. Along the way, respond to calls to action and form your own views on the 'F' word.

This book is for everyone. Discover the history and meaning of the feminist movement through 15 reasons why feminism improves life for everyone. By exploring who has been left out of the movement historically, this book makes sure everybody is included.

"I am a feminist. I've been female for a long time now. It'd be stupid not to be on my own side." - Maya Angelou

What have you been taught about who has power and who makes the rules? Have you ever been lost for words at an old-school family friend's 'kind' but sexist comments? Do you agree with equality and strive for justice, but struggle to take on the name 'Feminist'? Then read on. In this new feminist classic, the focus is intersectional from the beginning, not just as an add-on. Using the framework of personal is political, Jamia Wilson - former director of the Feminist Press - analyses her own experiences, before expanding outwards and drawing on stats, quotes and luminaries to gain strength from.

Expand what feminism means to you, your community and society by examining these 15 themes: feminism, identity, justice, education, money, power, health, wellness, freedom, relationships, media, safety, activism and movements, innovation, and an interactive exploration of what feminism means to you. You will close the book with an understanding that history and culture play a role in shaping systems of power and of what we can do with our strengths, community and values to help change course when needed. You wont have read a feminist tome like this before.
Other inspiring books authored by Jamia Wilson: Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers.

'Alive, engaging, comprehensive and fun. I'm thrilled people of all ages will read this primer on the ways that forces of history and power shape our lives and the inspiring movements creating a better world. Wilson expertly connects systems and collectivism to the needs and dreams of the individual reader. I came away from it thankful, and proud to be a feminist.' -Tavi Gevinson, actor, writer, and founder of Rookie Magazine

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    A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers.Who has power? Who creates the rules? How do identities intersect? Explore the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality and culture meet. Learn from author Jamia Wilson's lived experience, read the statistics, and gain strength in quotes from feminist firebrands and activists. Along the way, respond to calls to action...
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Jamia Wilson's book provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to feminism, highlighted by its vibrant illustrations and statistics. It draws on Wilson's personal experiences while addressing diverse themes such as health, education, and activism. This insightful work offers an accessible exploration of feminism's impact on individuals and communities, aimed at inspiring the next generation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711256392

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aurelia Durand

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jamia Wilson is the executive director and publisher of the Feminist Press. An activist and writer, Wilson has contributed to New York Magazine, The New York Times and The Guardian amongst many others. She is the author of Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers; a co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries; and wrote the introduction and oral history to Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World.
Aurelia Durand is a French illustrator based in Paris. Her work, which includes the illustrations for the #1 New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, is dedicated to representing people of colour in society, and she uses bold art as a vivid demonstration. "I use vibrant colours and joyful music to spread good vibes to talk about diversity and open a conversation about why it matters to include more colour in our society." She wants to create more nuanced illustrative stories by portraying women of colour standing proudly and fiercely.

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