Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America — 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 Deonn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses themes of social justice and includes discussions of sexual coercion and the impact of sexism. These topics are presented in a way that highlights the injustices faced by women, suggesting a focus on the realities of violence against women. No scary content detected in search results.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have violence?
The book addresses themes of social justice and includes discussions of sexual coercion and the impact of sexism. These topics are presented in a way that highlights the injustices faced by women, suggesting a focus on the realities of violence against women.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have scary content?
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Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have religious themes?
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Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have racial/cultural content?
The anthology includes reflections on race and social justice, with specific mentions of the erasure of Black individuals and discussions about intersectionality. This indicates a critical examination of racial issues in America.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have profanity?
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Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have climate change?
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Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have sexual identity?
The anthology discusses topics related to sexual coercion and the importance of discussing entitlement to pleasure among young women. These discussions are framed as part of a broader conversation about empowerment and understanding one's rights.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have gender roles?
The book focuses on social justice and feminism, highlighting the struggles of young women and advocating for gender equality. It critiques traditional gender roles and promotes empowerment for women.
Does Our Stories, Our Voices 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America have lgbtq+ themes?
The anthology includes contributions from various authors who reflect on their experiences, including LGBTQ+ themes. Jaye Robin Brown discusses her journey of recognizing her sexuality and coming out as queer, indicating a normalization of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences.
