Love this book and will definitely be getting it into the hands of my teens. The cover is eye-catching, and also clearly shows what the book is about! I love the focus on young people in this book. I would give this to a teen working on research- but also any young activist or someone interested in learning about what feminism is.

An in-depth look into feminism, but digestible for teens and possibly pre-teens to understand and consider. I loved the photographs and the way in which the author really went into a journalistic standpoint in the book to talk with various people in her life about what feminism means to them. I also found the book interesting as it gave great details on Canadian facts and figures pertaining to women as an American I was unaware of. This is a great book that I like should be in the young adult school history curriculum.

This book is a wonderful introduction to the things that go along with being a feminist. This book touches all the things that make someone a feminist. The only I didn't like is the cover and title make it seem like boys or men can't be feminist as well. If what we want as women is to have equal rights and be appreciated for doing things just as well or better than men, we can't squash them in the process. Each chapter covers a different aspect of what it means to be a feminist. I think this is a great book for young women (and men) to learn what feminism really is. I highly recommend.

What is feminism? Why does it still matter? What exactly does intersectionality mean? In order to answer these (and many other) questions, I Am a Feminist first examines the history of feminism and then addresses the issues girls and women continue to face today. The book also looks at the ways in which people, especially young people, are working together to create a world where gender equality is a reality, not a dream. The author shares stories about the courageous individuals who have made a difference in the lives of women and girls worldwide. From suffragists to the #MeToo movement, I Am a Feminist encourages readers to stand up and speak out for equality and justice.

This was a short, quick read that was very informational, particularly for those that have little experience with feminism or want to learn more about the movement's history.

*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

*I received an ARC on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

This book is filled with of useful information on what feminism is and is overall a quick thoughtful read. I think the information itself would be beneficial for individuals who are interested in feminism, rather than the general public.

The best thing, I think, about reading <i>I Am a Feminist</i> by Monique Polak, in my opinion, is the fact that it touches on the unfortunate truth behind why many people are <i>not</i> feminists, or rather...why many people <i>believe</i> they are not feminists when they actually are. You see, way back when and once upon a time, about eight years ago when I was just starting college I genuinely did not consider myself a feminist. Why? Well, because of the negative connotations that had begun to be associated with the word. My own ignorance played a large role in this, of course, as I didn’t really understand what feminism actually was.

And I feel as though this is a prevalent problem within our society today.

Far more often than is okay, so many people and, even more unfortunately, so many young girls have a bad view of feminism because of the way that others portray it. But the fact of the matter is that when the information is lain out in front of you, discussed logically, and explained...only the bigoted, brainwashed, and sexist can really remain un-feminist. Now, I loved this book. I loved how it was researched, I loved the amount of information and history it provided, and I loved the fact that it discussed intersectionality.

Was it the best feminist book I’ve ever read? Nah.

But it was an amazing start that provides a plethora of information to anyone out there who doesn’t understand feminism. It even provides an opportunity for those who <i>do</i> understand feminism to learn a few things they might not already know. And the truth is that we need so many books like this because not enough people are educated on this matter. There’s so much misinformation going around that I cannot even begin with how frustrating I find the lack of feminism in people who, if they were merely aware of accurate information on the matter, would be feminist.

I will admit that the cover and the title will probably turn away quite a large number of people who need to read this book. And the audience who will find it will likely be those who don’t need to read it as much as the ones who don’t pick it up. But it’s out there and it’s a fantastic source of information for anyone who does manage to get their hands on it. I do hope that it will reach the hands of those who truly need the education on this matter. The fact is that the more people who have access to this information, the better our world will be.

<i>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

Another educational read from Orca Books. The author included informal content and kept the book almost on a textbook format. The book covers feminism throughout history, from inclusive view points (because intersectional feminism is the way to go, people!) and offers a big-picture look at reclaiming "The F Word". As a feminist myself, I felt like this book would've been great for me as a teenager when I was looking to learn more about women's rights. I think this should be in schools and public libraries. Everyone should have access to this type of informal content!

**I received an ARC on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
This book has tons of useful information on what feminism is and I think the information itself would be beneficial for individuals who are interested in feminism.
The book itself though, the way it was written, was just terrible. It wasn’t organized in a very good way. And there were way too many examples in some spots. Otherwise, it was a good book.

I was not able to read this title due to the format that is not available to read on the device I have, but I cannot wait to read this when it releases. I think it will be very important, relevant, timeless and a must-read for everyone of any gender identities.

I thought this book was super good! It provided insight into feminism for a young woman. As someone who would consider themselves to be a feminist, I knew a lot of what was adressed but I also expected that going in. I think this was well done and I liked the personal touch feeling that it had! I think a young girl who is curious in regards to what feminism is should read this as well as any adult who does not yet know about it either. i think it is well written and it sits right in with the middle grade age, I'd say. It, however, is suitable for all ages and I really enjoyed that about this.

This was an interesting read about what it is like to be a feminist in our current political climate. So many women and teen girls claim to be feminists because they think it is trendy. This book encompasses what it really means to be a feminist. It was a really interesting read.

It was okay. Honestly I felt that I was being preached to more than I was being talked to. I am a feminist and still felt like I was being talked down to.

Ehh... I don't know how I feel about this one. It is kind of more an opinion piece than anything, because you have to read through their opinion to figure out how you feel about this.