Feminist AF was great on audio! I was able to page through a friend's physical copy of this book and think I would recommend reading this one with your eyes rather than your ears, if possible, since the visuals really add to the overall book!

Um...Yes! I wish I had had this guide in my teens so I could have felt more comfortable (perhaps less alone) in my feminist self.

What a fantastic book! Growing up, I had access to anything like this, so I am thrilled that it is now readily available to young women. My favorite part of the book was how openly and candidly the authors discussed their own lives and experiences. Feminist ideas, body positivity, friends and family, disabilities, colorism, racism, and so many more subjects are discussed, and I like that they were all discussed with an intersectional lens and an inclusive tone. I will certainly be rereading this and recommending it to others.

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Feminist AF 🎧
By: @professor_crunk @chanelnmbr5ve and @susiemaye
Narrated by: Shayna Small, @robinrayeller
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Publisher: @dreamscape_media
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Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for access to this audiobook ❤️

My Review
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I love the narration. Some things resonated with me such as beauty standards. For instance, in Asian culture, fair/ white skin is seen as beautiful. This audiobook highlights things such as code switching, and that sexism and racism differs amongst different minority groups. The tone is relatable, motivating and empowering. This is a good YA audiobook for those new to exploring the topics of racism and feminism. Certain things are mentioned such as being kind versus being nice. There is also an interesting perspective that black males that are killed receive more justice and attention on the media versus black females. It seems often times black females that are attacked and killed are overlooked, while their attackers/ killers get slaps on their wrists. This includes members of the LGBTQ. I love the advice on not being ashamed of your actions and owning what you did. I like the idea of not letting people’s interpretations get in the way of their own values and redefining their own beliefs. I like the recommendations of books, shows and movies. I do wish something like this came out while I was an adolescent.

Some of the celebrity quotes dragged on a little too much for me. This audiobook mainly focuses on the perspective from the Western world.

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*received for free from netgalley for honest review* good, uplifting read with lots of good advice, great read for anyone but important read for young people for sure!

This is a super real and raw view of feminism. I do question the age group this is meant for as there are curse words dropped a bunch but I’m assuming hs age which would be fine. Any younger I would steer clear. I really like how they talk about beauty and how it relates to feminism as well as many other topics. I liked their personal stories that really helped connect me to the issues

This book is engaging and informative. It would be a great read for any young adult reader that wants to know more about the world and how to better support all women.

Big thanks to Dreamscape Media for an advanced listening copy.

This book is brilliant. It's the book I needed when I was 15, 25, and probably even 35. The target audience is young women of color, but it embraces and encompasses the needs of queer, trans, gender-fluid, nonbinary, white folks, etc. Everyone who identifies as female will get something out of this book. (Those identifying as male need to hear/read it, too.) This book is so empowering and potentially life-changing.

FEMINIST AF is where feminism is at today. it’s intersectional, antiracist, thoughtful & fierce as ever. I hope as many people as possible — especially young women and girls — read this book.
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key topics — gender is a spectrum. critical race theory. body positivity. sexual liberation. practical advice for friendship and self care amid the world’s challenges. everything explained carefully and precisely.
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thank you Netgalley for this advanced listening copy! I read it in a few days. engaging, well-written, and urgent- highly recommend!

I love the friendly and accessible tone of this introduction to feminism. I see this becoming a beloved resource for young black women, nonbinary folks, and allies. I like that it is available in both print and audio formats so it will be accessible to a greater number of readers in their preferred format.

This book is absoloutly fantastic and I think every young person should read it or listen to it.

I received the audiobook and loved it. I usually prefer reading a book over listening but I think this is better as an audiobook. It felt like I was having a really chill, heartfelt and meaningful conversation with some wickedly inspirational and interesting people. The three authors share their own stories and antidotes in each chapter as well as resources such as playlists, hashtags, podcasts, foundations and other books making the concepts feel real and approachable especially for youth. The book is geared more towards American minorities chiefly those of African descent however it does mention other minority groups and is still very informative and important for everyone to read and not just young girls.

I will be keeping a copy of this book in my classroom and will be recommending it to everyone.

Special thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for sharing this digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

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5 stars

This was so good. Like, really…SO good. The intended audience for the text is definitely Black girls, but I would suggest that pretty much anyone could learn something from the information and ideas shared here. The language is very much aimed at appealing to teens; some older readers might find that a bit unappealing, but most of the time, it actually seems to work.

Anyway.

I’ll think it over and see if I can craft a more eloquent review in the morning, but wow. Yes. Super impressed with this book, and absolutely thrilled that I was able to experience an early copy.

Edits:
Feminist AF is an excellent book. It covers some essential terminology at the beginning and then moves on to address key areas/issues/ideas that young people may experience in life (family, friends, romance, school, work, etc.), all in the context of a delightfully-intersectional framework. Quotes and ideas from noted writers, activists, and feminists such as Audre Lorde, Roxane Gay, Janet Mock, and many others are included throughout the book, as are suggested lists of further resources. The text is sex-positive and inclusive in terms of gender identity/expression, body size, race, sexuality, ability, class, and other intersections of identity. It is conversational in tone and is informative/educational without feeling preach. It is a must-read; I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy to add to my classroom library. Do yourself a favour and check this one out!!

Wonderful intersectional feminist read for younger/teen readers. I loved their inclusive language and how they defined that for their readers. A perfect pairing with Hood Feminism.

I'm a grown (feminist) woman, so most of the stuff in Feminist AF by Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana Morris I knew already. That said, I really wish I would have had a book like this when I was in my formative years. There is a wealth of information in here meant to help empower young WOC to get out there and smash the patriarchy. There seems to be almost no end to what this book has to offer. There is information on colorism, intersectionality, body image, role models, sexuality, sex, gender identity, and the list goes on and on. I was lucky to have a mother who taught me a lot about what it means to be a feminist, but she didn't teach me everything. I think that this book would be perfect for young girls and women of color. In addition to what's in the book, there are lists of places to find additional information, I also really liked the playlists they provided. There are also a lot of quotes from awesome women.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Shayna Small, Robin Eller, and Trei Taylor and they were great! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC.

I definitely recommend this book for young WOC who are trying to understand just what it means to be a feminist in today's world.