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readwithtabi's review
4.0
A good introductory primer on feminism. It was a short book that touched on a lot of topics - power, money, innovation, media, etc. Things I liked: the self-reflection questions at the end to extend thinking, beautiful illustrations, quotes from different feminist leaders so a wide variety of perspectives shared. Things that docked down the rating: whenever the author shared her personal experiences, the tone was a bit pretentious because it read like a resume/job interview.
isabellegrace32's review
3.0
DNF- 45%
unfortunately i didn’t connect very well with this book because it’s nonfiction, but it was still informational to read the first 50% of it! the whole time i felt more focused on finishing the book than paying attention, so i might come back to it later but it’s making me burnt out for now so not yet :((
unfortunately i didn’t connect very well with this book because it’s nonfiction, but it was still informational to read the first 50% of it! the whole time i felt more focused on finishing the book than paying attention, so i might come back to it later but it’s making me burnt out for now so not yet :((
skavansieur's review
4.0
*A copy of this book was given by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
This Book is Feminist is a well-rounded book on feminism that covers many aspects from intersectionality, misconceptions and stereotypes, economic injustice and more. It encourages readers to explore their own feminism - our relationship with feminism, experiences, and learn to listen to others with curiosity instead of judgement.
It contains a lot of self-reflection questions from the author that aims to help understand the way we think and react, and actionable changes we can do.
I like how it was accompanied by great illustrations, which enhances the experiences of reading, especially with pull quotes that highlight important lines.
It is important to note that this isn't a very easy book to read, hence it's "couldn't put it down"-ness is low. You'll need frequent breaks and time to reflect.
This Book is Feminist is a well-rounded book on feminism that covers many aspects from intersectionality, misconceptions and stereotypes, economic injustice and more. It encourages readers to explore their own feminism - our relationship with feminism, experiences, and learn to listen to others with curiosity instead of judgement.
It contains a lot of self-reflection questions from the author that aims to help understand the way we think and react, and actionable changes we can do.
I like how it was accompanied by great illustrations, which enhances the experiences of reading, especially with pull quotes that highlight important lines.
It is important to note that this isn't a very easy book to read, hence it's "couldn't put it down"-ness is low. You'll need frequent breaks and time to reflect.
vickksx's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
lavendermarch's review
4.0
This was a great book. I saw the author at a Bookfest panel this morning, and was so impressed by her that I immediately went to request her book after hearing her talk about it. This book was well written and nicely illustrated. It made me think, taught me some new information, and was a joy to read. I would absolutely recommend it. 4.5 stars.
*I received a free copy through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
*I received a free copy through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
libraryjen's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
This book is advertised as being a primer for preteens and teens about intersectional feminism. As far as a preteen audience goes, I think that's accurate, however I believe it falls far short of what a teen reader would want.
This book is more auto-biographical than anything. I really enjoyed all the quotes from famous activists at the beginning of each chapter and wish we could have gotten more stories and examples from their lives and the lives of other women besides the author. Also, the notes section really needed to be far more robust to back up all the assertions the author made. I'd like to know where the quotes she used came from and I'd like to be able to read the actual research from which she quoted statistics. Yes, I realize this is just a "primer" meant for ages 9-17, but let's not shortchange those readers! They are capable of research and critical thinking and evaluating to come to their own conclusions.
What I did really like was the broad range of subjects that the author covered, everything from education and power, to media, wellness, and innovation.
Also, the illustrations were engaging and wonderful. Overall, I'd say this is a nice intro for readers ages 9-12 who are barely getting started understanding feminism and civil rights and activism. However, readers will definitely want to continue to read and learn, this book has very little depth, it's a very broad introduction to the subject.
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This book is more auto-biographical than anything. I really enjoyed all the quotes from famous activists at the beginning of each chapter and wish we could have gotten more stories and examples from their lives and the lives of other women besides the author. Also, the notes section really needed to be far more robust to back up all the assertions the author made. I'd like to know where the quotes she used came from and I'd like to be able to read the actual research from which she quoted statistics. Yes, I realize this is just a "primer" meant for ages 9-17, but let's not shortchange those readers! They are capable of research and critical thinking and evaluating to come to their own conclusions.
What I did really like was the broad range of subjects that the author covered, everything from education and power, to media, wellness, and innovation.
Also, the illustrations were engaging and wonderful. Overall, I'd say this is a nice intro for readers ages 9-12 who are barely getting started understanding feminism and civil rights and activism. However, readers will definitely want to continue to read and learn, this book has very little depth, it's a very broad introduction to the subject.
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
zquill's review
4.0
This is such a succinct, personal, and effective introduction to feminism for teenage girls (and anyone else, for that matter!). In short, themed chapters, Wilson tackles various aspects of what it means to grow up and live as a woman, how one's identity beyond being a woman plays into the sexism one faces and what feminism needs to do to include and support those identities, and what one can do to further their own understanding of feminism and how they can apply it through activism and innovation. I particularly loved the emphasis on Black feminism and womanism, and the bright, varied illustrations really pop on the page. I do wish that some of the quotes had been better applied visually to the person who originated them; as it is, it's easy to confuse one person's illustration with another's words.