Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From Amy Reed, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Nina LaCour, Sandhya Menon, and more of your favorite YA authors comes an "outstanding anthology" (School Library Connection) of essays that explore the diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America.
This collection of twenty-one essays from major YA authors--including award-winning and bestselling writers--touches on a powerful range of topics related to growing up female in today's America, and the intersection with race, religion, and ethnicity. Sure to inspire hope and solidarity to anyone who reads it, Our Stories, Our Voices belongs on every young woman's shelf.
This anthology features essays from Martha Brockenbrough, Jaye Robin Brown, Sona Charaipotra, Brandy Colbert, Somaiya Daud, Christine Day, Alexandra Duncan, Ilene Wong (I.W.) Gregorio, Maurene Goo. Ellen Hopkins, Stephanie Kuehnert, Nina LaCour, Anna-Marie LcLemore, Sandhya Menon, Hannah Moskowitz, Julie Murphy, Aisha Saeed, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Amber Smith, and Tracy Walker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The anthology addresses themes of sexual coercion and the experiences of women facing injustice, which may include discussions of violence against women. It reflects on the broader societal issues surrounding these topics. No elements of scary content were identified in the search results regarding the book's narrative.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have violence?
The anthology addresses themes of sexual coercion and the experiences of women facing injustice, which may include discussions of violence against women. It reflects on the broader societal issues surrounding these topics.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have scary content?
No elements of scary content were identified in the search results regarding the book's narrative.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have religious themes?
One of the essays reflects on the challenges of growing up religious, particularly how the author's deity was perceived in a predominantly white context. This insight addresses the intersection of religion with identity and societal expectations.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have racial/cultural content?
The anthology includes discussions on race, particularly focusing on the erasure of Black individuals and the intersectionality of race with gender and identity. It highlights the diverse experiences of women of color.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have profanity?
No explicit mention of profanity was found in the search results related to the content of the book.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions were identified in the search results regarding the book's content.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have sexual identity?
The anthology discusses topics related to sexual empowerment and the importance of addressing sexual issues openly, including a quote from the editor about the need for parents to talk to girls about their entitlement to pleasure.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have gender roles?
The anthology emphasizes feminist themes and the struggles women face regarding gender inequality. It reflects on social justice and the experiences of young women growing up in America, advocating for empowerment and equality.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real about Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female have lgbtq+ themes?
The anthology includes contributions from queer women and highlights their experiences, providing a voice for women of color and queer women. It discusses themes of injustice and empowerment within the context of growing up female in America.
