Well i will say living in the dc area, people are out and about exercising. Attaching a creative team of women to the project suggested that the final product would be more than just cheeky cheesecake. Each month we select two titles to discuss among an online and inperson community of readers. Womens book club groups in washington heres a look at some womens book club groups near washington. Were obviously obsessed with emma watsons feminist book club, and shes just picked another book. Find a local book club, reading group, book discussion group. The harry potter actressturnedfeminist activist is starting a.
In 1940, prominent american psychologist, inventor, and comic book enthusiast william moulton marston became frustrated with what he described as the unfulfilled potential of the comic book medium 1. We will be reading and exploring the power by naomi alderman. Middle reader book club discusses from the desk of zoe washington by janae marks. May 19, 2020 this book weaves matters of trauma and privilege with a modern immigrant story, serving your book club plenty of conversation topics. Samarra, a soldier from the barren, authoritarian south, has fled to the barrow, a northern city where the only things growing faster than the citys piles of garbage are extremist cults and read more. Bad feminist, by roxane gay when novelist and scholar roxane gay released bad feminist in 2014, no one knew quite what to expect.
Check out our complete list of club names are you looking for the best club name. In the feminist book club, the books we have read so far have all been based on experiences, either of the authors themselves or of voices amplified by the authors. Stack house apartments, 1280 harrison street, seattle cost. Feminist books your book club will love fairygodboss. The last man by melindacatherine gross monday, april 9th, 2018 welcome to the vertigo book club, a recurring feature where readers share their thoughts on a vertigo classic that theyve just read for the first timeor the first time in a while. Last week, citylab writer tanvi misra mused about the way that reading groups are radical spaces, writing about how coming together in a feminist reading. I think the most usefulbest thing about feminism is that it can constantly progress and change with society. Harry potter alum emma watson leads a feminist book club every other month on goodreads called our shared shelf, which shines a light on. Beginning with the auspicious founding of the national organization for women in 1966, at a.
Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. Find groups in washington, district of columbia about womens book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. We specialize in diverse and unique childrens books, feminist, and cultural. The oversexualization of female characters is a hotbutton issue in superhero comics, so there was reasonable cause for concern when dc announced a new series based on a line of collectible statues depicting its female heroes and villains as 40sstyle pinup girls. Join us at east city bookshop to hear author bonnie morris discuss her new book, the feminist revolution. The struggle for womens liberation, declared a mustread by oprahs book club. The next year, members took an overt feminist approach, flores says, and purposefully selected titles by women who were activists or known.
Members meet virtually so you can join the discussion from anywhere. Through the reading and discussion of selected works as well as the critical examination of political and intellectual currents associated with the struggle within and against systems of subjugation, we will. Jun 20, 2019 join us at east city bookshop to hear author bonnie morris discuss her new book, the feminist revolution. The book club meets monthly to discuss comics and graphic novels featuring wellrounded and interesting female characters. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. The 10 best feminist instagrams you should be following. See more ideas about feminist books, books and reading. Watsons book club has been going strong for just over a year, and theyve conquered nine books so far, from recent memoirs by amazing women such as gloria steinem and carrie brownstein to. Author suzanne lane is, by her own admission, a born rescuer, having taken in, at various times, dogs, cats, a pigeon, a fiance, and a husband. We read 1 book every 2 months and alternate between week days and weekends so all members can make it.
The feminist revolution offers an overview of womens struggle for equal rights in the late twentieth century. Social justice book club reads how to be an antiracist by ibram x. A bunch of feminist comic book geeks who love to discuss women in comics, graphic novels, comic book films, and love to get together. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend.
Book club 2018 official trailer paramount pictures. Persist, book riots new feminist book club, is sponsored by the secret loves of geeks by hope nicholson this quarter. Bad feminist by roxane gay, the handmaids tale by margaret atwood, men explain things to me by rebecca solnit, shri. The dc comics bombshells started as an art line by ant lucia, which became a dc statue line, and then eventually a comic series in 2015. Feminist book club planned parenthood of tennessee and. Watsons efforts to make feminism into a mainstream conversation have so far been a lot more about pandering to men than the liberation of all women, but the idea of a globally accessible book club where feminist ideas can be discussed could. Join us for the inaugural pages for progress book club and discussion. Knowing me, you might expect me to have something to say about the wonder woman movie. Originally released in 1981, this bridge called my back is a testimony to womenofcolor feminism as it emerged in. Moving on to a very related topic, ive got another feminist superhero comic for you. Emma watson starts feminist book group on twitter books.
Feb 28, 2020 march is womens history month, the perfect time to dust off your copy of the feminine mystiqueor hit play any one of these amazing films made for, by, or about women. Reading with rory book club reads songbook by nick hornby. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Come join the book group in early january to discuss the essential 20thcentury. Come join the book group in early january to discuss the essential. Max gaines, the comic publisher who owned two of the companies that would merge to form dc comics, suggested to marston that he should. May 18, 2018 harry potter alum emma watson leads a feminist book club every other month on goodreads called our shared shelf, which shines a light on books that deal with gender equality. Robert boswell, author of tumbledown camille ackers compelling stories vibrate with fresh portrayals, vivid prose, and real attitude. Bandai dc comics disney funko gundam harry potter lego architecture loungefly marvel comics pokemon pusheen star wars studio. Bridge called my back is a testimony to womenofcolor feminism as it. Nish weiseth jesus feminist is a book that needed to be written. The feminist book club 117 members last activity may 03, 2014 09.
When i mention to people that i run paper girls, the responses usually fall into either genuine but surprised enthusiasm, or polite bemusement. Shrill is an uproarious memoir, a feminist rallying cry in a world that thinks gender politics. Nw right outside of the shawhoward metro washington, dc. March 2012 feminist fiction book club madame bovary. Emma watson starts feminist book group on twitter this article is more than 4 years old actor pledges to ask stars including taylor swift and jk. Mar 20, 2019 join us for the inaugural pages for progress book club and discussion.
Their instagram is filled with female centric events, career inspiration, and political activism, the ideal account to follow when you need to light a fire underneath someone. A feminist book club reading there are more beautiful things than beyonce by morgan parker. Emma watson has started her own goodreads feminist book club and the first book she chose to read is my life on the road by gloria steinem. So far hermione, i mean, emma has been sharing book recommendations in. Hardhitting and entertaining, feminist fight club blends personal stories with research, statistics, infographics, and nobullsht expert advice. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and. Feminist comic book club of san diego posts facebook. If youre interested in forming a mighty girl book club or would like to learn more about them, this is the place for you. Jamel brinkley, author of a lucky man a vivid, engaging book and a necessary new voice. The followup to dark horses smashhit the secret loves of geek girls, this brand new anthology features comic and prose stories from cartoonists and professional geeks about their most intimate, heartbreaking, and inspiring tales of love, sex, and dating. Feminist criticism of society and comic books past.
See our events calendar for dates and details about upcoming meetings lit on h street. Free join the feminist book club to discuss consent and the power dynamics involved. From cult classics to the words of emergent authors, nonames book club highlights books that speak on human conditions in critical and original ways. A mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. Through the reading and discussion of selected works as well as the critical examination of political and intellectual currents associated with the struggle within and against systems of subjugation, we will explore a wide range of issues related to identity and oppression. Feminist book club let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.
As an organization focusing on reproductive health through healthcare, sexuality education, and advocacy we felt it was important to develop additional ways to engage our community of supporters in conversation. All engagement is welcome though, on youtube, on blogs and on goodreads. Past events for dc feminist book club in washington, dc. Past events dc feminist book club washington, dc meetup. With honest vulnerability and a strong biblical foundation, sarah bessey shares her very personal journey and insight regarding the roles and qualifications for women in ministry.
Emma watson is starting a feminist twitter book club. Audre lorde reminds us that caring for oneself isnt selfish, its an act of political warfare. The detail can be daunting, but the novels energy remains high. Find the perfect funny name for your club feminist book club names 2020. Her previously published works, ayiti and an untamed state, were well received, and her work is a regular feature on internet culture hubs like mcsweeneys and tin house. Oct 23, 2018 training school for negro girls is a wonderful debut. Hordes of feminists responded by adopting the phrase as a rallying cry, including devin flores, who cofounded this d. Find groups in washington, district of columbia about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
Browse through team names to find funny club names and cool club names. A feminist book club is dedicated to reading thoughtprovoking works that challenge our assumptions about what it means to be a feminist in the modern era. Book recs for 5 yr old boy that treat girls as normal not exceptional. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. You can find each months selections at the front of the store and online, and all selections are sold at a 10% discount until the meeting date. Feminist criticism of society and comic books past the. Find a local book club, reading group, book discussion. I always liked the aesthetic, but kind of assumed the comic would be lackluster at best, exploitative at worst, being based on pinup figurines and all. Book clubs district of columbia public library dc public library. Solid state books hosts multiple book clubs, all free and open to the public and new members. Sep 28, 2016 mustread feminist books for all academic levels. Solid state books 600 h street northeast washington, dc, 20002 united states map. This book club is dedicated to the interests of women, men, lgbtqia, ethnic minorities, and all those affected by oppressive structures.