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An engaging illustrated history of feminism from antiquity through third-wave feminism, featuring Sappho, Mary Magdalene, Mary Wollstonecraft, Sojourner Truth, Simone de Beauvoir, and many others.
The history of feminism? The right to vote, Susan B. Anthony, Gloria Steinem, white pantsuits? Oh, but there's so much more. And we need to know about it, especially now. In pithy text and pithier comics, A Brief History of Feminism engages us, educates us, makes us laugh, and makes us angry. It begins with antiquity and the early days of Judeo-Christianity. (Mary Magdalene questions the maleness of Jesus's inner circle: “People will end up getting the notion you don't want women to be priests.” Jesus: “Really, Mary, do you always have to be so negative?”) It continues through the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period, and the Enlightenment (“Liberty, equality, fraternity!” “But fraternity means brotherhood!”). It covers the beginnings of an organized women's movement in the nineteenth century, second-wave Feminism, queer feminism, and third-wave Feminism.
Along the way, we learn about important figures: Olympe de Gouges, author of the “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen” (guillotined by Robespierre); Flora Tristan, who linked the oppression of women and the oppression of the proletariat before Marx and Engels set pen to paper; and the poet Audre Lorde, who pointed to the racial obliviousness of mainstream feminism in the 1970s and 1980s. We learn about bourgeois and working-class issues, and the angry racism of some American feminists when black men got the vote before women did. We see God as a long-bearded old man emerging from a cloud (and once, as a woman with her hair in curlers). And we learn the story so far of a history that is still being written.
*WINNER OF THE 2024 WRITERS' TRUST ATWOOD GIBSON FICTION PRIZE*
From Governor General's Award-nominated author Sheung-King comes a novel about a millennial living through the Hong Kong protests, as he struggles to make sense of modern life and the parts of himself that just won’t gel.
Glen Wu (aka Glue) couldn’t care less about his job. He’s returned to Hong Kong, the city he grew up in, and he’s teaching ESL, just to placate his parents. But he shows up hungover to class, barely stays awake, and prefers to spend his time smoking up until dawn breaks.
As he watches the city he loves fall—the protests, the brutal arrests—life continues around him. So he drinks more, picks more fights with his drug dealer friend, thinks loftier thoughts about the post-colonial condition and Frantz Fanon. The very little he does care about: his sister, who deals with Hong Kong’s demise by getting engaged to a rich immigration consultant; his on-and-off-again relationship with a woman who steals things from him; and memories of someone he once met in Canada....
When the government tightens its grip, language starts to lose all meaning for Glue, and he finds himself pulled into an unsettling venture, ultimately culminating in an act of violence.
Inventive and utterly irresistible, with QR codes woven throughout, Sheung-King’s ingenious novel encapsulates the anxieties and apathies of the millennial experience. Batshit Seven is an ode to a beloved city, an indictment of the cycles of imperialism, and a reminder of the beautiful things left under the hype of commodified living.
In Be Amazing, drag kid Desmond is Amazing walks you through the history of the LGBTQ community, all while encouraging you to embrace your own uniqueness and ignore the haters.
Desmond is amazing―and you are, too.
Throughout history, courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul have paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals, and it’s thanks to them that people just like Desmond can be free to be who they really are.
Featuring illustrations by Dylan Glynn
By: Micah House (Author), 2024, Paperback
You have known her as the wise and loving mother and grandmother to her family of witches, but what was Olympia Blanchard's life like BEFORE she had children?
She was an eager, and sometimes timid, child who grew into a complicated woman. Fearless, defiant, and determined to hold her own in a dangerous world, this is the Olympia before she had to set an example-before she became the role model of legend to her descendants. Her past wasn't always pretty, but it was never dull.
Follow your favorite grandmother from the beginning, before she gained her wisdom, before she became the matriarch to her illustrious and powerful family. If you think you knew her from the BLANCHARD WITCHES series, you only had half the story!
Welcome to 1940's Daihmler, Alabama and follow the childhood and young adulthood of Olympia Blanchard, her sister Pastoria, and their dearest friend...that's right!Zelda. Experience for yourself all those adventures she used to tell her grandchildren about.
It wasn't easy BECOMING OLYMPIA, now discover for yourself how a great witch's journey began.
By: Josh Coleman (Author), Shimanto Das (Illustrator), 2024, Hardcover
"Finding My Rainbow: A Journey of Courage, Acceptance, and Pride" is a poignant and uplifting tale set in the small town in Alabama, that follows the journey of a young boy named Josh as he navigates the complexities of growing up, discovering his identity, and seeking acceptance. In a community where certain truths are not openly discussed, Josh grapples with understanding and embracing his sexuality in the face of societal expectations and norms.
With the backdrop of lush landscapes, from jasmine-scented evenings to the serene hum of cicadas, Josh's story is one of inner turmoil and external pressures, but also of immense courage and the pursuit of self-acceptance. As Josh finds solace in his diary, confides in his supportive cousin Stacey, and eventually opens up to his family, he embarks on a transformative journey that challenges him to confront his fears and embrace who he truly is.
Through Josh's eyes, readers are invited into a deeply personal narrative that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of unconditional love. "Finding My Rainbow" is not just Josh's story-it's a call to action for understanding, empathy, and support for LGBTQ+ youth navigating their own paths to acceptance. This book aims to inspire readers of all ages with its message of hope, reminding us that we all deserve to live our truth and find our rainbow. Suitable for readers aged 8 to 13, this story touches hearts and minds, encouraging a more inclusive and accepting world.
The Blanchard Witches: House of Duquesne is the mesmerizing fourth installment in the Blanchard Witches series, weaving intrigue, suspense, and supernatural combat into an unforgettable contemporary fantasy. At its heart lies a chilling revelation about the enigmatic D'Angelo family and their centuries-old malevolence.
As the Blanchards recover from the startling events of the previous novel, another tragic loss will prolong their grief.Meanwhile, their world is more upended when Tess, Trix, and Echo, the triplets newly integrated into the Blanchard family, encounter their estranged uncle Thaddeuss D'Angelo. A shadowy and sinister figure, Thaddeuss harbors secrets tied to the mysterious House of Duquesne, a place of dark power that threatens to entangle the triplets and their newfound family.
Blackie D'Angelo, the triplets' mother, must confront her haunting past and strained ties to the D'Angelos as Thaddeuss begins sowing discord, hinting at long buried secrets she does not want her children to know. Amidst this, Seth struggles to find solace following the loss of his wife, Yasmine, while Artemis shoulders the responsibility of leading the Blanchard coven, navigating the delicate balance between unity and the looming threat of Thaddeuss' real agenda.
As alliances are tested and old wounds reopened, the Blanchards must unravel the truths behind the House of Duquesne to protect themselves and the world itself from what lies behind its sinister walls. Culminating in an epic battle unlike any they've fought before, the Blanchards will stake not only their own lives on the outcome, but the safety of the world itself. And it will be fought on enemy territory. Not everyone will survive The House of Duquesne.
Why This Book Will Resonate with Readers
The Blanchard Witches: House of Duquesne combines the charm of Southern Gothic settings with the layered dynamics of a sprawling supernatural family saga. Fans of The Rules of Magic and The Once and Future Witches will be enthralled by the story's blend of rich world-building, nuanced characters, high-stakes drama, and vivid battle scenes.
Micah House's storytelling shines in this installment, skillfully balancing humor, heartache, and suspense. With its exploration of family secrets, intergenerational resilience, and the perils of power, House of Duquesne will leave readers spellbound and eager for more.
By: Dale Peck (Author), 2015, Paperback
Dale Peck’s debut is a tour de force in which Martin and John find each other again and again: in a trailer park, a high-end jewelry store, a Kansas barn, and later, in New York City, living under the shadow of the AIDS epidemic. Though their names remain the same, their identities are constantly shifting, creating a fractured view of loss and desire in the early years of the AIDS crisis. Vaulting through self and history,
Martin and John is one of the most remarkable novels to emerge from an America ravaged by disease, and one of the finest and most complex love stories of the ’90s. Martin and John is the first volume of Gospel Harmonies, a series of seven stand-alone books (four have been written) which follow the character of John as he attempts to navigate the uneasy relationship between the self and the postmodern world.
By: Martin Luther King Jr. (Author), 2017, Paperback (The Last Interview Series)
As the Black Lives Matter movement gains momentum, and books like Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me and Claudia Rankine's Citizen swing national attention toward the racism and violence that continue to poison our communities, it's as urgent now as ever to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., whose insistence on equality and peace defined the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed the course of American history.
This collection ranges from an early 1961 interview in which King describes his reasons for joining the ministry (after considering medicine), to a 1964 conversation with Robert Penn Warren, to his last interview, which was conducted on stage at the convention of the Rabbinical Assembly, just ten days before King's assassination.
By: Micah House (Author), 2025, Hardback (The Blanchard Witches)
Book 6 of 6: The Blanchard Witches
The Blanchard Witches: My Soul to Keep is the heart-pounding conclusion to the Blanchard Witches saga, weaving together themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of family. In this final installment, the Blanchard’s will come full circle to where it all began as a few familiar forces of darkness converge on Daihmler County, demanding an ultimate reckoning.
As Artemis Blanchard, now wielding the full mantle of "The Sword of God," hunts down her undead nephew Seth and his vampire wife Yasmine, she grapples with the unbearable weight of her mission: to destroy two beings she loved and raised as her own. Meanwhile, Demitra Blanchard wrestles with maintaining unity within the family as internal divisions grow and she will discover Howard’s new power comes with an awful and unforgivable cost. Making Demitra’s life even more difficult, Salem is determined to bring their shadowy world into the public eye, forging ahead with her controversial plan to expose the supernatural community. And there is still the matter of who Theda turned out to be to grapple with as the Blanchards must now also solve the mystery of who and what Ocean Blanchard really is...before Arielle becomes his wife.
It is time to bid goodbye to the Blanchards of Daihmler. For generations they have protected the world, and it has changed them because of it. Now it looks as if they plan to change the world and let the cards fall where they may.
Why This Book Will Resonate with Readers
The Blanchard Witches: My Soul to Keep delivers an emotionally charged and satisfying conclusion to the series. With its masterful blend of supernatural intrigue, family drama, and philosophical exploration of morality and redemption, this novel will captivate fans of The Rules of Magic, A Discovery of Witches, and The Once and Future Witches.
Micah House’s vivid storytelling and richly developed characters offer readers a world where love and sacrifice define heroism, and where even the darkest paths can lead to salvation. This final chapter is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of family, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary fantasy and supernatural fiction.
Edited by: Tom Mack and Andrew Geyer, 2024, Paperback
In his introduction to this Southern poetry anthology, Tom Mack says, "There is no exact English equivalent for the Spanish word querencia, but some translate the term to mean 'the place where a person is their most authentic self.' For the fifty contemporary poets in this unique volume, that place is the American South, from the East Coast to the Ozarks." Andrew Geyer adds that the poet-contributors to this volume "have each put their own unique spin on what makes the South to be what it is at this moment, in the year 2024, almost a quarter of the way through the new century unfolding around us...in a variety of forms and on an amazing array of subjects--all the corners of this continually evolving region including its flora, fauna, cultural idiosyncrasies, dark history, and distinctive cuisines."
Strong Girls Travel is a book series showcasing a young girl's adventures in America's National Parks. Each book finds her learning something new about herself, her world, and her part in it all.
In AJ's Birthday at Congaree, AJ's "Epic Birthday Extravaganza Weekend" turns into a bicker-fest with her best friend and birthday twin, Max. One wants a late-night bonfire; the other wants a movie marathon. And neither of them can agree on a birthday dessert! Shouldn't each girl get what she wants on her own birthday?
Follow AJ and Max as they realize that just like the messy and beautiful floodplain at Congaree National Park, sometimes life has both give and take. And great moments can be found in what we teach and in what we learn.
By: Amy Friedl (Author), Drew Clark (Illustrator), 2024, Paperback
Strong Girls Travel is a book series showcasing a young girl's adventures in America's National Parks. Each book finds her learning something new about herself, her world, and her part in it all.
In AJ's Birthday at Congaree, AJ's "Epic Birthday Extravaganza Weekend" turns into a bicker-fest with her best friend and birthday twin, Max. One wants a late-night bonfire; the other wants a movie marathon. And neither of them can agree on a birthday dessert! Shouldn't each girl get what she wants on her own birthday?
Follow AJ and Max as they realize that just like the messy and beautiful floodplain at Congaree National Park, sometimes life has both give and take. And great moments can be found in what we teach and in what we learn.