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1) Periodical
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In our era of social media-empowered feminism, after centuries of societal-enforced stigma, menstruation has finally begun to bleed out into the mainstream. We're finally using red liquid instead of blue in period product ads, seeing beauty influencers use their period blood for facials on social media, and even the most daring period scenes are being depicted on tv - but we still know alarmingly little when it comes to menstruation. And we still...
2) It's a they!
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Language
English
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"In this board book told in simple rhyming verse, siblings use gender-neutral pronouns to welcome a new baby into the family. Accompanied by adorable photos, this text depicts a much-loved baby who will decide their gender when they're ready--and will be loved no matter what"--
4) I Am Skylar
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The emotionally compelling story of an articulate 14-year-old girl who is thoughtfully defining her future and the woman she is to become. Surrounded by a family and a community who show her unconditional love as she follows her personal path, Skylar faces the complexities of being a transgender girl on the cusp of puberty with refreshing honesty and unshakeable dignity.
5) Sewing Woman
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the bittersweet journey of one woman's determination to survive: from an arranged marriage in old China to working class comforts in modern America. Produced in 1982 and Oscar®-nominated for Best Short Documentary, this classic film continues to screen widely and is now treasured by a new generation of film goers.SEWING WOMAN is based on a series of oral histories and the life story of the filmmaker's mother, Zem Ping Dong, an immigrant...
6) Gooseberry
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Language
English
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Twelve-year-old nonbinary B forms a connection with an anxious stray dog, Gooseberry, prompting them to pursue their dream of becoming a dog trainer while navigating the complexities of trust and building a family in their newest foster home.
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and times of cultural anthropologist Esther Newton. The film tells her story of awakening to gay life in the 1950's, the women's liberation movement and lesbian-feminism, drag culture, and forging a butch identity that for her is in conversation with trans-masculinity. Keenly attuned to the societal forces that shaped her life, Esther guides us through an anthropology of herself, a study influenced by her love for a sport - competitive...
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Black women in the United States are three to five times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white peers, a statistic that has actually gotten worse over the last 30 years. BIRTHING JUSTICE captures the experiences and challenges of Black women, their families, caretakers and advocates, and examines the structures and systems that determine these disparate mortality rates.The film addresses the myriad issues fueling...
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The advent of electronic music in the 20th century was a radical break from all musical traditions that came before it. Narrated by legendary multimedia artist Laurie Anderson, Lisa Rovner's superb SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS showcases the music of and rare interviews with female electronic pioneers Clara Rockmore, Delia Derbyshire, Daphne Oram, Éliane Radigue, Maryanne Amacher, Bebe Barron, Suzanne Ciani, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Spiegel, and Wendy...
10) Servant or Slave
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In Australia, during the era of the Stolen Generations, thousands of Aboriginal girls were taken from their families and pressed into domestic servitude by the Australian Government. SERVANT OR SLAVE follows the lives of five such women, stolen from their families and trained to be domestic servants and later forced into slave labour where they endured immense hardship, rape and even torture - coerced into remaining silent or even punished for reporting...
Author
Pub. Date
c2022
Edition
1.a edición
Language
Español
Description
Una mirada innovadora sobre cómo las cuestiones relacionadas con la sexualidad y la identidad de género dividen y unen al mundo actual. Con más de siete años de preparación, La línea rosa: Un viaje por las fronteras queer del mundo es una exploración de cómo la conversación en torno a la orientación sexual y a la identidad de género ha llegado a dividir -y a describir- el mundo de una manera completamente nueva a lo largo de...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
American edition.
Language
English
Description
"What's Inside? People often ask, what does it mean to be transgender? The truth is there isn't one answer. Gender is uniquely beautiful, and each person's experience is individual to them. But at its core, it's all about knowing who you are and having the courage, freedom, and support to live life being your truest self."--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
"Another girl has gone missing in Cardinal Creek. Sid knows their dad didn't do it-this time. He's currently serving a life sentence for the five girls he murdered ten years ago. Girls whose bodies he dumped into the lake. The same lake where June Hargrove was just found. And while Sid's dad couldn't have done it, suspicion is now directed at Sid. The only person who doesn't suspect Sid is the new girl, Mavis-as long as Sid doesn't let her find out...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
American edition.
Language
English
Description
A glance at what it means to be outside of the gender binary. An introduction to people who don't identify as their birth gender. What does being non-binary mean? For some people, the question and its answer may be new or a little confusing. It's okay to not know what it means! That's where all good conversations start. The journey to understanding starts with an open mind and an open heart.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"On Sex and Gender focuses on three sequential and consequential questions: What is sex--as opposed to gender? How does sex matter in our everyday lives? And how should it be reflected in law and policy? All three are front--and center in American politics: They are included in both of the major parties' political platforms. They are the subject of ongoing litigation in the federal courts and of highly contentious legislation on Capitol Hill. And...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In June, we celebrate Pride, but what does that mean? Everyone wants to be accepted just as they are, and Pride is all about honoring and encouraging people to be their most authentic selves! To help kids understand the enduring bravery of LGBTQIA+ people, this book includes the story of a moment in history which sparked the fight for freedom and acceptance for this community and beyond--something worth celebrating every day"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Pronouns are a meaningful part of identifying who we are. We can't know someone's pronouns just by looking at them or knowing their name, so it's important to ask! This book encourages kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, learn new things, make mistakes, and choose to grow. It's not about always getting it right, but it is about being loving and continuous in our effort."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this book, Riley scrutinizes the perspectives of athletes on the opposing side of this debate, deconstructing their arguments with science, facts, and logic. She also asks what has happened to free speech and dissent in this country, where it now seems nearly impossible to have a well-reasoned debate. And in telling her story, Riley reveals what’s at stake if the truth-seekers remain silent about the injustices women face from radical agendas....
20) We are mayhem
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Birdie must overcome her desire to blend in so she can help new friend Abigail Rose take her family's amateur wrestling promotion in a new, more feminist direction.
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