For October, we are reading Sista Sister by Candice Brathwaite. Candice delivers a candid account of the advice she needed growing up as a young Black girl in London. Touching on everything from Black hair and fashion to dealing with racism and colorism, this book may resonate with you.
Join us for a discussion Wednesday October 18 at Poinciana Paper Press
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Feminist Book Club has been reading Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi (author of You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty and The Death of Vivek Oji) this month. Bitter is thrilled to be attending Eucalyptus, a school for talented teen artists. The school is a refuge for her. Her friends, however, are paying attention to what is happening outside of those walls and determined to become a part of the revolution. What is she to do?
Read with us! We’ll discuss Bitter on Thursday, September 21 at 6pm, Poinciana Paper Press (12 Parkgate Road) and online. Register at tiny.cc/fbc2023 for more information.
Join us on Thursday, August 24 at 6pm EDT for Feminist Book Club with Poinciana Paper Press! We’re reading Assembly by Natasha Brown.
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Next month, we’re reading Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi (they/them), in case you need to order it or like having a longer time to read and think about books.
We’re looking forward to this month’s Feminist Book Club meeting. We’re reading Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford and discussing it alongside last month’s pick, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks.
Not enough time? Get ready for August! We’ll be reading Assembly by Natasha Brown. Sign up to join the club: tiny.cc/fbc2023
In March’s Feminist Book Club, we’re reading Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux. A memoir originally published by the French author in 2001, it was translated to English in 2022. The book, consisting of diary entries, details a love affair Ernaux had with a Soviet diplomat beginning in 1988.
Join us for a discussion Thursday March 23 at Poinciana Paper Press
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Our Feminist Book Club with Poinciana Paper Press continues with “What My Bones Know” by Stephanie Foo, and we look forward to discussing it with you on February 23 at 6pm EST.
Join us for a discussion Thursday, February 23 at Poinciana Paper Press
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Trigger and content warning: The first part of the book describes, in detail, her experiences with child abuse including physical violence, suicidal ideation, abandonment, and emotional abuse.
In January, we’re reading A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid. From 1988, A Small Place is a book-length essay drawing on Kincaid’s experiences growing up in Antigua.
Join us for a discussion Thursday, January 26 at Poinciana Paper Press.
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