This Book Is Feminist

I was quite curious about this title. Set in a tone and format similar to “This Book is Anti-Racist”, what impresses me is the expansive view of feminism provided in this book. Ideal for mature teenagers, this is not a light read – loads of information presented in a matter-of-fact manner, suited for the age-group. It talks of shared power and consent in relationships - tenets that are non-negotiable in any relationship.

Including a chapter on “Wellness” in a book on feminism drew my attention. My South-Asian upbringing does not sanctify self-care. We, men and women alike, are supposed to be nurturers in our respective roles - givers, providers, healers. Duty beckons. The self comes second. Our upbringing leads us to believe that self-care is defeatist, selfish, egocentric. It is therefore satisfyingly assuring to find “wellness” being asserted as a right.

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In this beautifully illustrated book, the author explores the points where gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and culture meet. Throughout the book, readers are asked to respond to calls to action and form their own views on feminism. Written in a way that all can understand, this book is for everyone, and can be a great tool for discussing feminism with students.

When I saw this book on NetGalley, I couldn't request it fast enough! I purchased a copy of "This Book is Antiracist" almost a year ago, and this book is just as promising. This book will be a great resource for my middle school classroom, and I can't wait to buy a physical copy to share with my students! Pick this up!

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This is a good introduction to feminism, especially for teenagers. It's well written and easy to understand. The book focuses a lot on the intersection of oppressions : sexism, racism, lesbophobia, transphobia, ableism, etc. I really liked this aspect, because it's important to underline that not everyone's life is the same, and sexism can be experienced in different ways.
This book is written for teens, but I think that adults who want to understand feminism could use it as a good introduction.

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This Book Is Feminist it’s such a beautifully illustrated book that helps you to understand the feminist movement very easily. If you decide to read it you will not only get yourself educated in the matter but also, it will provide you with tools to help future generations.

His reading takes you into exploring different matters such as race, gender, sexuality, class, culture, etc. I don’t think that this reading is a “light reading” because it provides you with a lot of information! But the way that is written makes it pleasant to read.

thank you Netgalley for allowing me to have an arc of “This Book is Feminist” by Jamia Wilson.

this was a very quick and easy read. i read it at night and finished it about 2 hours later.

i liked the representation in this book, but i kinda wish the author didn’t group all the characters into the same group. i liked the characters which made it easier to read the book.

the writing was easy, and i wasn’t really confused about what they were trying to say during the book.

i’d rate this a 4/5 stars.

I really enjoyed and learned a lot from This Book is Anti-Racist, so I was excited to request this one. One thing I've thought about a lot as I've learned more about the history of feminism and intersectional feminism is how I can guide my (white, blonde, male-presenting) 7-year-old through their discovery of feminism. They recently discovered the existence of sexism (in a bedtime story of all things) and were horrified. I snapped this book up when I saw it because I knew that in order to guide them, I need to know as much as possible.

I learned a LOT in this book. There's so much history and insight into how different groups experience the world and feminism, and I found my own views challenged as I pondered the many exercises and questions at the end of each chapter.

I loved the myriad of quotes from feminist leaders that began each chapter, and found them to be thought-provoking and challenging. The art and layout of the book were bright and engaging and drew me in to the well-written, thoughtful, and highly informative content.

I would recommend this to anyone curious about feminism, and though it is aimed at young people I find that it is a good intro to people of any age. I came away with a lot of knowledge I didn't have before, as well as a determination to put these ideas into practice in my own life.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing an e-arc for review.

This was a great read!
A very informative and gentle exploration of what it means to be a feminist in this day and age and most importantly, why it is necessary. It's a very comprehensive study on the origins and types of feminism and will inspire the seach for the meaning of it in our lives.
The illustrations were beautifully done and the showcase of women at the beggining of chapters is perfect. Can't wait to give this to my daughter!!

5/5
I would 100% give a higher rating if I could. This story was absolutely WONDERFUL! This is a must need read for all ages; those who know about feminism, and those who don't. This is the kind of book that should be passed off to future generations. This Book is Feminist is a great read and was very inspirational. Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me with an e-copy of the story!

This Book Is Feminist is a wonderful primer on what intersectional feminism means, its history, covers variety of topics, and on activism. It has a similar format as This Book Is Anti-Racist and will likely have a similar audience, but perhaps a little older. As there is a great deal of content even with illustrations, I would recommend this for teenagers interested in activism, but maybe aren't sure where to begin.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

This book is amazing. Full stop. I have spent the past 8 weeks in a Multicultural Counseling class for a Master's program where we have been discussing all of the issues that are brought up in this book. As adults in this program we are deconstructing our learning of the patriarchy & colonization, reading textbooks written by researchers who have spent decades doing work in the counseling & psychology fields to come up with information on this, and we are feeling emotionally drained at the end of each class. This material is important and I have been trying to figure out how to explain these concepts to younger audiences in such a way that their entire identity isn't crushed as it is forming. This book is that tool.

This book combines illustration with wonderful relatable narrative, blended together with honest definitions & discussion of issues that people don't want to talk about. There are "activities" for more thought provoking work scattered throughout the book, along with quotes that are beautiful. In roughly 160 pages it breaks down huge concepts from the media to healthcare, but never makes the reader feel like they are being coddled. This is so important when working with youth as well, since they are much more likely to listen if you treat them as autonomous beings instead of children.

I am going to be passing this book along to all of my friends who have children, as well as all of the professors in the Counseling & School Psych program at my university. This is a great resource for children, but truly for anyone at any age. 10/10

The illustrations are so pretty. I learned a lot. I liked the take and the tone that the information was explained. It was easy to understand and fun to read.

What feminism means to you?

The book covers not only feminism, there are a lot covered like wellness, health, Identity. relationship, money. Feminism and its definition differ from person to person and generation to generation so don't rely on the definition in the dictionary. Some want equity, equality, the right to education, freedom.

We all are mould based on what society and people around us teach us. But very few believe their instincts to do what they feel is right to them as well as the society.

I wish to see a world that is anti biased and anti-racist. There is a lot of influence on us because of the media we see where they show a girl who is lean and white with curves as a perfect being which really makes us feel bad about ourselves. We should have an exercise and routine to be healthy and don't want to be so thin to look beautiful. Be yourself and love yourself and follow your instincts.

The book is so inspiring and shares a lot of influential thoughts. Thanks to the author of such a feministic book with simple and lucid writing to inspire other through your words.

This book covers a wide range of topics that are important for young-ish readers to have exposure to. I think it is well-suited for middle school to high school ages. I love the personal narrative that gives readers personal experiences along with facts and statistics as if one is talking with a friend or mentor. The "call to action" sections are full of thought-provoking questions that readers are encouraged to write down and answer. I think this is a wonderful book and will definitely be giving this to my daughter at the appropriate age.

I can’t open the file but this looks very interesting! I love the cover and the fact it doesn’t focus on white feminism is always good! (I gave it 5 stars because of this)