Jemisin, Hugo Award-winning author of the Broken Earth trilogy “A beautifully drawn, hold-no-punches, surprisingly deep dive through the history of women’s rights around the world, which will entrance kids and adults alike.”–N. It would be a great exercise in writing historical fiction and experiencing the research that goes into writing historical fiction.A bold and gripping graphic history of the fight for women’s rights by the New York Times bestselling author of Hood Feminism I’d have students read the book, then select a figure they would want to learn more about and write a story about. As an English teacher, I would use this as a starting point for research/creative writing project. Would I Read it Again: Yes! There was so much information, that I could pick this book up many times.Įducator Recommendations: If you teach social studies in general or more specifically a women’s studies or history course, then yes absolutely I recommend this book! It’s a no brainer, especially as a jumping off point for doing more research on a particular figure or historical time period. Hot Cocoa Moments: Like I said earlier, I thought two of the fictional characters were going to come to blows and I was just sitting there reading each interaction like 👀 I stayed for… the diversity of the history I came for… the awesome cover and graphic novel medium Have you read Hood Feminist by Mikki Kendall? If not check it out! I read it last year and enjoyed it. Photo by Richetta Check Out Her Other Book Examining where we've been, where we are, and where we're going, Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is an indispensable resource for people of all genders interested in the fight for a more liberated future. In addition, this compelling book illuminates the stories of notable women throughout history-from queens and freedom fighters to warriors and spies-and the progressive movements led by women that have shaped history, including abolition, suffrage, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ liberation, reproductive rights, and more. Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is a fun and fascinating graphic novel-style primer that covers the key figures and events that have advanced women's rights from antiquity to the modern era. The ongoing struggle for women's rights has spanned human history, touched nearly every culture on Earth, and encompassed a wide range of issues, such as the right to vote, work, get an education, own property, exercise bodily autonomy, and beyond. Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels / Contemporary Women, History / Women, Social Science / Women's StudiesĪ bold and gripping graphic history of the fight for women's rights
Published by Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony/Rodale on November 5, 2019 Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki Kendall
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