A review by bibliobrandie
Code Red by Joy McCullough

4.0

For the most part, I liked this book. There was A LOT going on, but I loved the focus on periods, period poverty, menstrual equity, changemakers, advocacy, and social activism. I loved the author's note, which most kids won't read, and how she says, "If you're not a menstruator, I'm especially glad you read this book. Our world gets better the more we understand the experiences of people whose lives are different from our own." and "One of the biggest things you can do is to normalize periods. It's am only part of life for half the humans on this planet, and the more we talk about it without shame, the better for everyone!"