Here We Are

This is an essential read for any teen reader wanting to know more about feminism or wanting to explore different views of feminism. The scrapbook format does well to highlight the mix of formats, from essays to comics to artwork to lists to informational sections that define words we hear when we talk about feminism. The mix of formats and of voices will keep readers engaged - there's something for everyone here. I was very impressed with the diversity of voices (along the lines of race, ethnicity, ability, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) that are collected here. There's a lot of talk about feminism going on right now, with people marching in support of women's rights and the many issues that we're discussing in this country. Hand this collection to young adult readers to introduce them to feminism or expand on what they already know and think.

The broad spectrum of opinions and ideas written in this book makes it an important read for all people who want to understand why the fighting for equal rights matters, not only for women but also for men and trans people as well. Putting ourselves in other people's perspective will improve our opinions and help empathy grow. I have read lots of feminist works this year and some of the essays here touched me very deeply and make me want to fight for equality even harder

Book Riot editor and Stacked writer Kelly Jensen has pulled together a collection of essays representing the many and diverse facets of feminism, creating an intersectional introduction to the movement. Interspersed with the longer essays are short, fun pieces, such as feminist music playlists, a list of “Ten Amazing Scientists (Who Also Happen to Be Women)”, as well as songs, poetry, and a list of the best girl friendships in fiction. While straight-up essays are the most common type of piece, Wendy Xu’s entry “The Princess and the Witch” is in the form of a comic, and there are several interviews as well. Most of the contributions are original, though some such as Roxane Gay’s “Bad Feminism: Take Two” and Amandla Stenberg’s “Don’t Cash Crop My Corn Rows” are either reproductions or adaptations of previously published material. There were only a few things I thought were notably absent, such as a piece about affirmative consent to complement the discussion of rape culture. The chapter on romance and sexuality could also have used an essay about asexuality and aromanticism. Overall, however, I was pleased with the diversity of this introduction to feminism, and would heartily recommend it.

This collection is so fabulous. I will be re-reading my copy multiple times. I love that there are 44 different voices shared in this work and it's super accessible. And it's intersectional. And glorious. And there is a playlist. And comics. This is an excellent collection of writings about feminism from a wide variety of voices. I wanted to copy so many quotes. The beauty of it is the many perspectives about what feminism is and isn't to each person sharing their view. I will be talking about this to everyone for a long time.

Inspirational. Educational. Intersectional. Both serious and fun in all the right spots. The book is rather obviously written for a teenage audience but I found it to be a useful read even as a woman in my late twenties. The essays by various activists, writers, and artists are really excellent and uplifting and empowering.

I think a lot of people will probably connect to this collection of essays, but I didn't. i wanted to love this book, was absolutely prepared to do so, but i just didn't. I felt like the threads holding each section together were so nebulous, and I, personally, couldn't relate to most of the essays I read, which made it feel not as all- inclusive as it could have been. Though I'm glad so many others felt represented by it. admittedly, I stopped about halfway through.

This book is such a necessary read. I saw myself in some of the essays and learned new things about feminism that I hadn't considered. I think the editor Kelly Jensen did a great job gathering all these different types of entries into a well crafted and cohesive handbook on feminism. It is a very welcoming and thoughtful exploration of feminism. I highly recommend the physical book because if you're anything like me, you'll be highlighting/bookmarking things to come back to later.

I can't wait to share this with friends and pass it around! It's also going in my "for when you're older" shelf for nieces and goddaughters because it is an essential read for any person moving through the world in a perceived-as-female body. BUT, I'm also going to make sure any nephews and godsons read it, too, because feminism is for everyone.

Brilliant book: very accessible. All entries are magazine-article length.

It's an amazing insight of the different aspects and voices that feminism compasses. Through the different essays, interviews and even 'comcis' you get quite an idea of the thought and how some of the things we believe as non-feminist actually are, such as Fanfiction.