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burniescrolls's review against another edition
3.0
Super empowering at times, but I found it hard to identify with some of it because of the focus of the 'American spirit'. As someone who lives in Australia, it was hard to relate to that sense of devotion and loyalty to it. However, all of the essays were written beautifully and were all impactful in their own right.
faemorgan's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing, it gave me mixed emotions. Like I don't really know how else to describe my feelings for this book. And I only have one thing to say to all these woman: You are incredible and I will definitely be looking into picking up some of your books.
poorashleu's review against another edition
5.0
While I didn't find all the stories to be perfect, this is such a cohesive collection and I cannot wait to introduce it to everyone.
m_amelia's review against another edition
4.0
This book was comprised of the many essays of YA authors on growing up as women in The United States. I particularly enjoyed this book because there were pieces I related to, and pieces I didn’t relate to because of my own identity.
melissa01's review against another edition
5.0
“i do not forgive a culture where masculinity is defined by conquest. I do not forgive the culture that forces girls to have to defend themselves, that shames us when we can’t. I do not forgive the misogyny that turns women against one another, that makes us judge other women for not being woman enough, that makes us judge and hate ourselves.”
“there’s no single right way to girl. And no one has the prerogative to tell you how to do it or judge you for your choices. Go out and roar.”
“our voices are our power. We must use them – and teach the generations after us to do the same. Together, all those voices can create an epic boom. Maybe even one that can take down a wall.”
“there’s no single right way to girl. And no one has the prerogative to tell you how to do it or judge you for your choices. Go out and roar.”
“our voices are our power. We must use them – and teach the generations after us to do the same. Together, all those voices can create an epic boom. Maybe even one that can take down a wall.”
thewolfandherbooks's review against another edition
Thanks to Riveted I have access to this anthology for 24 hours.
Since I can't finish all of the short stories, I will tell you what I read and what I liked.
❤ = Really Liked. ❤❤ = Loved
"Finding my Feminism" by Amy Reed - ❤
"Fat and Loud" by Julie Murphy
"Unexpected Pursuits: Embracing my Indigeneity and Creativity" by Christine Day
"Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra - ❤❤
"Myth Making" by Somaiya Daud - ❤
"Black Girl, Becoming" by Tracy Deonn Walker - ❤❤
But the older I got, the more the lines blurred, the more I realized there's not really a hierarchy of identity but a strange constellation within myself." - Somaiya Daud
I know now that I am not responsible for living within the limited imaginations of others, nor am I insufficient because they cannot full conceive of me. I know this because art once whispered, then yelled, then roared through me that it is the world that might be ill and that I am becoming whole." - Tracy Deonn Walker
THIS BOOK NEEDS TO BE AN OPTIONAL READ IN CLASSROOMS.
Since I can't finish all of the short stories, I will tell you what I read and what I liked.
❤ = Really Liked. ❤❤ = Loved
"Finding my Feminism" by Amy Reed - ❤
"Fat and Loud" by Julie Murphy
"Unexpected Pursuits: Embracing my Indigeneity and Creativity" by Christine Day
"Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra - ❤❤
"Myth Making" by Somaiya Daud - ❤
"Black Girl, Becoming" by Tracy Deonn Walker - ❤❤
But the older I got, the more the lines blurred, the more I realized there's not really a hierarchy of identity but a strange constellation within myself." - Somaiya Daud
I know now that I am not responsible for living within the limited imaginations of others, nor am I insufficient because they cannot full conceive of me. I know this because art once whispered, then yelled, then roared through me that it is the world that might be ill and that I am becoming whole." - Tracy Deonn Walker
THIS BOOK NEEDS TO BE AN OPTIONAL READ IN CLASSROOMS.
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
I received this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
This is a collection of essay from several female YA authors. Each discusses their own experiences with being a woman, feminism, and the challenges of sexuality as it relates to their gender. Several of the essays were stellar and encouraged me to read beyond the anthology, while others were lack luster. However, that may simply relate to the author's style and its connection to my own personality. I think this work will give rise to discussions. However, I do believe one of the essays will spark strong debate within the YA community.
This is a collection of essay from several female YA authors. Each discusses their own experiences with being a woman, feminism, and the challenges of sexuality as it relates to their gender. Several of the essays were stellar and encouraged me to read beyond the anthology, while others were lack luster. However, that may simply relate to the author's style and its connection to my own personality. I think this work will give rise to discussions. However, I do believe one of the essays will spark strong debate within the YA community.
vera_michele's review against another edition
No Rating
I always feel uncomfortable when giving ratings to nonfiction books. Especially anthologies. I have given ratings, but I just don't feel comfortable with this one.
I really enjoyed this anthology. It was about being a woman in America. I related to a lot of these stories, but I didn't with others. I don't really have a lot to say about this other than the ones I loved the most:
1. "Her Hair Was Not of Gold" by Anna-Marie McLemore
2. "Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra
3. "Roar" by Jaye Robin Brown
4. "Easter Offering" by Brandy Colbert
5. "These Words Are Mine" by Stephanie Kuehnert
6. "The One Who Defines Me" by Aisha Saeed
7. "In Our Genes" by Hannah Moskowitz
8. "What I've Learned about Silence" by Amber Smith
I always feel uncomfortable when giving ratings to nonfiction books. Especially anthologies. I have given ratings, but I just don't feel comfortable with this one.
I really enjoyed this anthology. It was about being a woman in America. I related to a lot of these stories, but I didn't with others. I don't really have a lot to say about this other than the ones I loved the most:
1. "Her Hair Was Not of Gold" by Anna-Marie McLemore
2. "Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra
3. "Roar" by Jaye Robin Brown
4. "Easter Offering" by Brandy Colbert
5. "These Words Are Mine" by Stephanie Kuehnert
6. "The One Who Defines Me" by Aisha Saeed
7. "In Our Genes" by Hannah Moskowitz
8. "What I've Learned about Silence" by Amber Smith