New Books in Bloom
Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone's week is going well. Pride month for the LGBTQ community might be over, but I love reading about gender and people's own unique experiences with it every month of the year. The comic focuses on writer Rhea Ewing, she started this project in the early 2010s when they had question about… Continue reading Breaking Gender Norms: A Review of Ewing’s Work
I hope everyone had a good Pride Month. I didn't get as much reading done as I would have liked due to school. But I finished at least a couple LGBTQ books and will be reviewing them in the next week or so. One of the books I read was particularly interesting. It was My… Continue reading Exploring Gender Reassignment: My Journey to Her Review
Hello everyone and happy Wednesday, how is your week going? I can't believe it is almost May. April was a very busy month as I expected it to be. I went back to school for my second class in my medical coding certificate. So far it is pretty easy but I'm expecting it to get… Continue reading April Reading Adventures: A Recap
In December, the author read various engaging titles, including manga and novels focused on themes like relationships, cultural adaptation, and social issues. Noteworthy reads included Honey Lemon Soda and Breathe. The month highlighted important discussions around menstruation, racism, and female empowerment, making for a rewarding reading experience overall.
The picture book "I Love Me From A to Z," by Emily Lauren Dick and Mimi Moffie, promotes body positivity and self-love for children. Each alphabet letter features positive affirmations, celebrating diverse abilities and body shapes. The book includes themes of consent and features various conditions, making it suitable for children aged three and up.
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Synopsis This book was an excellent social science piece. It mapped the intersections transness and disability through personal stories. The book was formatted into three sections focusing on the lived experience of being trans and disabled. The second section focuses on… Continue reading Intersectionality in Trans and Disabled Experiences
Hope everyone has been having a good November. And I know this check in isn't exact mid-month. But I got delayed and wanted to update everyone on how I'm doing with my reading goals. What I've Read Indigenous Reads My goal to read six indgionous reads this year has gone pretty well. I'm at three… Continue reading November Reading Goals Update
Cindy Chang's graphic novel, How to Draw a Secret, explores her childhood as a Taiwanese American girl navigating family changes after her father leaves. Through art, she reflects on her family's dynamics and finds her voice amid grief and confusion. The book, aimed at middle-grade readers, is engaging and relatable. Check out the author @cindobindo
The individual has shown a keen interest in books that explore the disabled experience, particularly enjoying "Disabled Intimacy" and finding "Soul Jar" to be a great fit. This collection of thirty-one stories, featuring perspectives on disability within the realms of science fiction and fantasy, includes standout pieces such as "There are No Hearing Aid Batteries After the Apocalypse" and "Spore, Bud and Bloody Orchid." These stories offer intriguing and thought-provoking narratives on disability, highlighting the potential for positive representation in post-apocalyptic scenarios and challenging perspectives on illness and survival.
The memoir by Maia Kobabe, known for using neopronouns, offers insights into eir journey of self-discovery outside traditional gender norms. Kobabe's experiences as an asexual and aromantic person resonate with the author, providing important representation for young readers. Despite controversial themes, the book's engaging storytelling garners a high rating of 4.5 stars.
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