A review by brandinh
Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America, by Hannah Moskowitz, Amy Reed, Tracy Deonn Walker, Sandhya Menon, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Sona Charaipotra, Somaiya Daud, Stephanie Kuehnert, Julie Murphy, I.W. Gregorio, Tracy Deonn, Anna-Marie McLemore, Martha Brockenbrough, Christine Day, Jaye Robin Brown, Aisha Saeed, Alexandra Duncan, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Brandy Colbert, Maurene Goo, Nina LaCour
4.0
4.5 Stars
Written in response to the 2016 election, these authors share their personal experiences, fears, and ways they continue to find strength and hope. Brandy Colbert’s powerful essay delves into our nation’s shameful history of racism that still permeates society and explores her intersectional experience as a black female - it is both moving and enlightening. Maureen Goo tackles the power of rage and fighting back in her raw, cutting essay.
Julie Murphy’s inspiring essay sees her embracing her fatness and using it to fuel her activism.
Aisha Saeed’s entry that details the openly accepted bigotry she faced after the 2016 election will infuriate you, but her ability to accept that only she can define who she is and her determination to persist will embolden you. This collection has a strong leftist and feminist bent, and is filled with stories that will resonate with women across the country (both young and old). A recommended read, but schools in more conservative communities should be aware of, and prepared for, potential challenges.
Written in response to the 2016 election, these authors share their personal experiences, fears, and ways they continue to find strength and hope. Brandy Colbert’s powerful essay delves into our nation’s shameful history of racism that still permeates society and explores her intersectional experience as a black female - it is both moving and enlightening. Maureen Goo tackles the power of rage and fighting back in her raw, cutting essay.
Julie Murphy’s inspiring essay sees her embracing her fatness and using it to fuel her activism.
Aisha Saeed’s entry that details the openly accepted bigotry she faced after the 2016 election will infuriate you, but her ability to accept that only she can define who she is and her determination to persist will embolden you. This collection has a strong leftist and feminist bent, and is filled with stories that will resonate with women across the country (both young and old). A recommended read, but schools in more conservative communities should be aware of, and prepared for, potential challenges.