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Feminist Fridays: Queens, Boobs, and Feminist Taylor Swift

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Was Queen Elizabeth I a man? And does it matter?  I read this fascinating article in The Daily Mail about a conspiracy theory that is the basis for a new novel. It reveals research and anecdotal evidence that Elizabeth I died at the age of 10, and was replaced by a boy who pretended to… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Queens, Boobs, and Feminist Taylor Swift

Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines

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I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines

BEA Bloggers “Convention” Recap

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Will Schwalbe Opening Address Will Schwalbe was a lot more entertaining that I thought he was going to be. He was sweet and articulate and kind of adorable. He likes books. Which is cool. I like books, and I’m pretty sure everyone in the room liked books. I’m just not so sure he totally grasps… Continue reading BEA Bloggers “Convention” Recap

Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction

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I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction

Feminist Fridays: On Mothers and Motherhood in Life and Fiction

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I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: On Mothers and Motherhood in Life and Fiction