Jessica Valenti is one of the founders of Feministing, a blog that changed the entire conversation about sexual politics on the Web.
Since attending her first Women’s Studies class at Rutgers University that “opened my eyes,” she says tongue-in-cheekily, she’s been hell-bent on raising the younger generation’s awareness of feminism as something important and awesome in their lives RIGHT NOW.
In this Feminism 101 primer, Valenti’s voice is the manifesto you need to have in your backpack at all times.
Narrated by a pitch-perfect Julie McKay who read Swallow the Ocean so beautifully.
Virginity cults are for the birds.
This book is a cry for sanity. Valenti asks, why not teach girls they are valued for qualities like honesty, kindness and intelligence-- rather than an intact hymen?
Switching between anecdotal accounts of slut shaming, purity balls, and factual analysis, this powerful book is a must-read for any parent.
Narrated By Bright List favorite Abby Craden who recently read Michelle Tea's Valencia.
He’s a Stud, She’s a Slut and 49 Other Double Satndards Every Woman Should Know
If you’ve ever felt like you were going crazy while the world turns a blind eye to the sexism that is RIGH IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE, this book is your new best friend.
Valenti wants you to think of this as “A quick reference for everyday sexism. Only funnier.” This book lets you know you are not alone, and you can laugh away the pain, while giving all the points you need to argue feminism with your drunk uncle.
Narrated by Julie McKay
--Willow Pennell and Aretha Bright
