Thanks to NetGalley and Magination Press for sending me a copy of this book.

Described as an alphabetical primer on feminism for teen girls.
This is a great starter kit for teens. Lots of positive reinforcements for finding personal strength, being independent and speaking up for yourself and others.
The overall information contained in the pages was super, I especially liked the Herstory sections.

"Hell hath no fury like a drag queen scorn."
----Sylvia Rivera------

When I looked into the author I wasn't surprised to find she's a professor.
This reads a bit like a textbook. Complete with "homework" in the try this sections.
Some of the try this stuff was a bit over zealous (I'm looking at you cross stitch instructions).
I did like that she included helpful everyday things, like learning to say No in everyday occurrences and how to change a tire.
These are both things I think everyone should know how to do.
It did seems geared more to older teens despite the impression that it could be passed on to kids much younger.

A good primer for an important (and timely) subject.

Librarian: Feminism can be a really touchy subject among some segments of the population. There's a lot of confusion about what it means, and even people who believe in feminist ideals sometimes believe themselves to not be feminists. This book hopes to dispel some of those misconceptions, especially among teen girls. It does that by structuring the book in the most basic way possible, as an ABC book.
I spend a lot of time looking for books that explain tough subjects in ways that teens can understand. This book succeeds on that score. I'll need to go over the collection to see if we need another book on this subject, but if we do I'll recommend it for purchase.
Reader: As a reader I found this book to be a satisfactory explanation of the subject manner. There was nothing groundbreaking in it, and very little that I didn't already know. Admittedly, I'm not the target audience. I'm an adult who freely admits to being a feminist, rather than a teen who doesn't really know what the word even means. If I did fall into that demographic, I'm sure that I would find this an informative and interesting book.

Wasn't engaging. Too basic. Failed to keep my interest. Maybe okay for younger readers? I just tried forcing myself page by page, but it really wasn't working for me anymore.

I wish I had read a book like this when I was younger. An empowering book that will appeal to many different types of readers. It is an accessible introduction to feminism with activities at the end of every chapter that is even more needed in this day and age. I will be sharing this book with my son and daughter as well as my students.
Thank you to Gayle Pitman for this important and timely book as well as APA and Netgalley for the ARC.

Feminism from A to Z is exactly what the title says. It's a book about feminism trying to help teenage girls navigate the time when puberty hits and life becomes complicated.

Each chapter covers an important topic - important for girls and women alike -, with an uplifiting approach and some tips to overcome obstacles, as well as a piece of feminist herstory.

I loved this book!!! I throughly enjoyed reading it, it felt exactly like an action-packed fictional novel, I was entirely enthralled all the way through and could barely put it down. This was filled with absolutely vital information, was very informative, educational, but also quirky and fun.
I really enjoyed the end of every chapter with the “Try this!” section, I felt that it helped me connect to the material more and made me feel apart of a revolution, the activities really contributed to my understanding, retainment, and enjoyment of the book’s contents.
I also very much enjoyed the “HERSTORY” section of every chapter, a lot of research was clearly done for this book and I learned a lot of history and about a lot of women I’d never even heard of, but whom have obviously greatly impacted the feminist movement and who should be greatly recognized far beyond a few books. I walked away from this book with greatly impactful knowledge and motivation, and I really appreciate that about it. Additionally, I also really liked that images of certain examples being used in the text were included, the content then feels a lot more real when compared to simple visualization. Everything that’s mentioned actually happened!!
This book is a brilliant educational tool and a call for action. Everybody should read this book at least once in their lives.

Wonderful book that I will be passing down to all the girl's in my family! It was set up alphabetically which helps if your looking for a certain subject. This doesn't have to be read in order. I received this free arc for an honest review.

Such a cool book! Will definitely get my sister to read it one day.

I loved the ABC style of this book and I think it is a great intro into feminism.

I love reading feminist literature and I have been trying to read more of it in 2017 and 2018 since I like broadening my horizon. The last one I read was one which was very important to Norway "ikke send meg til en kone-doktor" which tells the struggles of Norwegian females and how abortion ended up being free here. And how badly it was before and even the deaths of females because of abortions done in what you would call an back alley. I highly recommend everyone to do check out feminist literature once in a while. This book reminds me a lot of Feminism pågår by Sassa Buregren and Elin Lindell. This one however does cover a broader specter but I found it somewhat lacking with regards to disability and feminism in that regard and I'd like for the book to look into that more. Another reviewer pointed out Gloria Stenem which I do have a huge problem with, and I do not at all consider her a real feminist based on her statements and sayings of trans people. I'd never ever be okay with it.

Another good perk is that if you have a friend or relative that wants to get into feminism but you struggle with giving them a 101, this one could be used as that. It takes history into account which I do think is extremely important since the past does influence us today. I would however like more information about TERFs, SWERFs and white feminism in general. BUT I do think the book does a good job for an intro.

I really enjoyed this book a bunch, The only reason why it was not fully a 5 stars in my opinion was because I feel as though it introduced many important topics, but never fully went in depth with any of them, which is very hard to do in a short book that wants to cover 26 different topics in feminism. I really enjoyed how it was set up as an introduction of the topic, a brief history that related to it, and then an exercise to do. It was a fun way to do a feminism book without just constantly spewing out random facts that would make people bored instead of continue to read. It made the topics extremely interesting and fun

This is fantastic resource for young girls who are looking to learn more about feminism and activism!

I love the easy "abc" type format! It makes it super easy to follow and if the reader is just interested in learning more about a certain topic like or privilege or intersectionality, one can easily flip to that chapter and read.

Everyone should have to read this book. These issues are so important and feminism is so important but often gets misinterpreted. I highly HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the feminist movement, it's history, or how to be more involved! Great read and resource!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC! I enjoyed so much about this book. Even though it was written for young adults, it taught me a lot about feminism. Because, as the author says, many people look at feminism as women being loud and obnoxious and demonstrating and marching all the time. I know that’s not the case now, and I can see there’s a value in what’s called feminism that I never understood. I enjoyed how the book was organized in A-Z topics, and how it gave “herstory” and then a “you try this” section with suggestions. The history was really interesting and had good sources and photos and information about women I never knew existed (shame on me!). The “you try” section was a little bit of a stretch sometimes, I felt, though some ideas would be cool, especially in a book club setting. I also thought some of them were unrealistic, and one was unsafe (yes, it is empowering to change a tire, but no, girls should not be following directions in a book to do this alone! People get crushed by automobiles all the time. I really think that one should be adjusted or taken out).
This book, though very informative and necessary for young people to read should not, in my opinion, be read alone. If I had a daughter, I would read it and discuss it with her as the book covers sex and abortion and other topics that should be discussions, not just reading material. That being said, I wish this book was around when I was younger. I wouldn’t have felt so weird thinking of myself as a feminist if I had these facts, and I would’ve loved to learn about these topics sooner. A book I feel is surfacing at the right time!

Completely accessible introduction to feminism and feminist theory. The colorful illustrations are well-done and attention-grabbing. Instead of just listing off names of influential women and providing mini-biographies (as much as I love those books there are plenty in print right now) each letter of the alphabet helps older children and teens understand concepts of feminism and feelings associated with it. For example, A is for anger. Here's how we deal with it, how it relates to feminism, etc. At the end of each chapter there's an activity for the reader to do that incorporates concepts discussed in the chapter. Very well done! With Women's History Month coming up in March this book will be featured in book displays and reading lists.

: This was perfect for anyone who wants to learn about feminism. This is a great educational tool that should help young people see the importance of feminism and to take action.

Only at 10% in I was irremediably in love with this book!❤️
What a wonderful gift to humanity! Because empowering girls makes the world a much better place!
I’m buying a few and gifting them!
what makes this book so special is all the wonderful combination of history and invective activities all explained with a wonderfully down-to-earth but still elegant language.

I like what the overall point and message is but I feel like some parts were overreaching. No surprise since there needed to be 26 words that somehow not only represent feminism but that can be used to make a valid point.
Every point is valid and a great lesson for readers but a few came off like an odd roundabout way to get to the point.

I work with young teenage girls, and I am always looking for a way to help them become confident, self-assured, young women. Feminism from A to Z is an amazing resource for mentors, teachers, counselors, parents, and anyone who works with teens. It breaks down so many concepts into helpful chapters that are easy to understand for teens and adults alike. The "Herstory" sections in each chapter provide valuable additions to what is taught in school. In fact, there are a few that fit in with what I teach, and I can't wait to use them in my classroom. I adore how each chapter also includes a "try this" actionable idea - taking it from concept to real life in a non-intimidating way. I honestly want a few hard copies for my classroom library as soon as possible. This book even clarified somethings for me (and I am much older than the target audience!). I would have definitely benefitted from a book like this when I was a teen. I will also be reading parts of this to my son, since everybody should be feminists. The authors conversational but clearly very knowledgeable tone makes this book a must have.

Recommended new book in the spring 2018 issue of home/school/life magazine.

With feminism being an almost taboo word, Pitman's book offers an excellent primer for young readers who hope to learn about the complex issues women, and feminists of all walks of life, grapple with.