While I have only read the first story in this collection of stories, “Control Negro,” I can already tell that this is a book that is urgently waiting to be read. “My Monticello” by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson I look forward to finally getting around to reading “Hood Feminism” this summer to make connections to my Women, Gender and Sexuality courses, and I look forward to learning more ways to ensure I advocate for intersectional feminism.Ħ. This 2020 non-fiction piece immediately caught my attention as it explores the shortcomings of white, mainstream feminist movements, reminding me of the work of Audre Lorde and other Black feminists. I picked up “Hood Feminism” back in January, and it has been sitting on my to-read list ever since. Henry combines elements of a breezy and fun enemies-to-lovers storyline with lovely and vivid descriptions of an unforgettable summer. The novel centers around Augustus Everett and January Andrews - two former classmates who spend their summer years as neighbors while working on their respective books. Her 2020 novel “Beach Read” is a perfect beach read - but can also be enjoyed on the Rotunda steps or the Lawn if you can’t quite get to a sandy shore this semester. I am almost certain that you have come across Emily Henry, especially if you find yourself on BookTok. I plan to read “Sister Outsider” this summer to read more of Lorde’s collection of essays and speeches. Her precise language calling for feminism that goes beyond the needs of white, middle-class and heterosexual women is impactful. I was first introduced to her work when I read “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House” - a speech given at the Second Sex Conference in 1979. I often return to this piece because it is overflowing with beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking moments - like the moment when Little Dog comes out to his mom inside of a Dunkin’ Donuts.Īudre Lorde - a Black lesbian feminist - is a prominent author in my Women, Gender and Sexuality courses. Vuong combines aspects of poetry with prose to explore what it means to live in America, what it means to be a refugee, what it means to carry the trauma of the Vietnam War and what it means to be a gay man. This 2019 novel is a letter written from a son, Little Dog, to his illiterate mother, Rose. “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong McCurdy dives into the abuse she endured from her mother, her experiences with eating disorders, the difficulties of her past relationships and the pain that comes from growing up as a child actor.Ģ. Her direct, honest and raw writing style throughout the book continuously struck me - I was immediately annotating the pages and underlining the lines that especially spoke to me. As a huge iCarly fan growing up, Jennette McCurdy’s 2022 memoir absolutely blew my mind.
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