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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
4.5 From the cover, it would seem the target audience would be young girls wanting to learn about Title IX. Perhaps the kind of book one might write a middle school report on…but it’s FAR more than the cover or title would have you believe. This was really a free flowing graphic memoir that centers Title IX, but centers it in a larger exploration of what it means to be socialized as a girl and what it’s like to reflect on that experience. The mixed media used in the narrative transports you straight to the 80s. This isn’t a “story” narrative style. It’s very free flowing as if you are in Kelsey’s head reliving old memories and processing them with much more lived experience. So glad this book made its way into my reading.
I really enjoyed this! I loved the artwork and I loved how the author wrote about her childhood and friendships - all of that felt very relatable despite the fact that she grew up in a very different time from me. I enjoyed how she weaved Title 9 throughout the story of her life; it showed the overarching impact of that legislation in more ways than just sports. I also enjoyed the tour down women's soccer history.
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Couldn't renew at the library, will continue once it's available
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A quick and moving graphic novel that has never been more timely! Kelcey Ervick was a top soccer player in the 80s and was in the first wave of female athletes. This graphic novel reflects on the history of women's soccer, her youth spent playing soccer and what it meant to be a young female in the 80s, the ramifications of title IX, and growth of women's sports. The illustrations are top notch and the story is timely and inspiring. A must read for athletes, feminists, and more!
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