Tag: feminism
We Are Little Feminists: Families
Written by: Archaa Shrivastav & Little Feminist Book Club Photographs by: Collected by Little Feminist Book Club, page numbers with acknowledgments are on the back cover! For ages: Infants and up Language: English Topics Covered: Family, Feminism, Intersectionality, LGBTQ, Relationships, Board Books. Summary: This is probably the most diverse family book that I’ve ever seen, and I absolutely love how the photographs…
The Girl Who Rode A Shark
Written by: Ailsa Ross Illustrated by: Amy Blackwell For ages: 8 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: History, Historical Figures, Adventure, Global Community, Feminism, Trailblazer. Summary: This is a really fascinating and fantastic book that travels both the globe and history. When going through the pages, readers are treated to a large colorful illustration that compliments a page-long summary…
Corrie was on Once Upon a Tech!
Happy Wednesday folx! Today, I (Corrie) had the privilege of being on a really rad podcast called Once Upon a Tech! If you’ve been following for awhile, you might recognize one of the hosts Ms. Fitz, from one of our Sound-Off Saturday’s last year. The Morning Meeting series that I was a guest on are…
Muslim Girls Rise
Written by: Saira Mir Illustrated by: Aaliya Jaleel For ages: 8-13 years Language: English Topics Covered: Muslim Women, Trailblazers, Historical Figures, Self-Empowerment, Feminism, Sports, Culture & Identity, Global Community, Own Voices. Summary: This book is a lovely book, almost anthology-like, of 18 Muslim girls (and women) that are changing the world and blazing trails. Some are well-known public figures like…
At the Mountain’s Base
Written by: Traci Sorell Illustrated by: Weshoyot Alvitre For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Military, Women Pilots, Family, Grief, Culture & Traditions, Historical Fiction, Global Community, Own Voices. Summary: This is one of the most beautiful and emotional books that I’ve read in a long time. The story is told in simple, lyrical poetry and encompasses the emotions that…
Imogene’s Last Stand
Written by: Candace Fleming Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: History, Politics, Women in Leadership, Preservation, Activism, Peaceful Action, Feminism. Summary: I checked out this book from the library with cautious optimism. I was hoping that the book would have solid representation in historical figures and not be another ode to the founding fathers of the…
Women Make Movies Vol I & II and and interview with creator Alex Kittle!
Written & Illustrated by: Alex Kittle For ages: YA middle and upper grades Language: English Topics Covered: Zine, Women in Film, Trailblazers, Historical Figures. Summary: Today marks our first Zine review on The Tiny Activist! Truth be told, Corrie bought these ages ago when she went to a talk by the artist Alex Kittle, but life happened and didn’t get…
Canadian Women: Now + Then
Written by: Elizabeth MacLeod Illustrated by: Maïa Faddoul For ages: 8 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: History, Biography, Canadian Women, Indigenous Voices, First Nations, Women in STEM, Women in Sports, Feminism, Journalism. Summary: Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a fantastic day to honor those past and present who have changed the world, and Canadian Women: Now + Then is…