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A progressive antidote to the ancient teen health textbooks that mull over the dry basics of teen identity . . . a stellar collection . . . An embarrassment of riches. --<b><i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review</b> Earnest, conversational, and dauntlessly unapologetic . . . An education unto itself, the message of inclusion and strength is invaluable. --<b><i>Booklist</i>, starred review</b> Fantastic . . . There is something here for everyone. This celebratory examination of feminism is a much-needed addition to teen collections. <b>--<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</b> Sophisticated yet entirely accessible, the collection is valuable both for the breadth of thought and perspective it represents and for the support it directs toward readers. --<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review</b> Within the lively pages of <i>Here We Are</i> is a 21st-century 'feminist party, ' and everyone is invited . . . This exciting, provocative anthology for young adults collects diverse and even fascinatingly contradictory viewpoints on modern feminism. --<b>Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review</b> <i>Here We Are</i> not only presents an inclusive and hopeful vision for the future of feminism, it also boldly and proudly passes the torch to the next generation of leaders. <b><i>--Teen Vogue</i></b> Kelly Jensen's anthology is too good to pass up. In <i>Here We Are</i>, Jensen collects a ton of great pieces from authors, actresses, dancers, and more, all centered around the theme of feminism. Nova Ren Suma? Brandy Colbert? Mindy Kaling? Oof, this book is fantastic. <b><i>--Paste Magazine, </i></b>A Most Anticipated Young Adult Book of 2017 [A] feminist power tome. <b>--New York Magazine/The Strategist</b> This scrapbook-style guide book has everything any teen would every want to know about feminism packed into one fun, unique package . . . an inspiring read for young adults that examines where feminism stands today, and what we need to do next to help it succeed in the future. <b><i>--Bustle</i></b> [Jensen's] strength is on full display in this dynamic collection of essays, interviews, comic strips and more, which brings together a chorus of diverse viewpoints, from women and men, to help teens understand, broaden and visualize their own definition of contemporary feminism. --<b><i>Chicago Tribune </i></b> <i>Here We Are</i> takes on difficult and painful subjects . . . yet as a whole the book has an uplifting, hopeful tone. Older sisters and aunts (and a few older brothers and uncles) are sharing their stories and offering their encouragement. The book's scrapbook-like design adds to its friendliness. Jensen also incorporates spot illustrations and relevant comics . . . [and] offers several sparking pop-culture pieces . . . --<b><i>Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</i></b> An accessible collection of contemporary feminist writing and an introduction to twenty-first-century feminism. By embracing the voices of women, men, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and myriad other identities, the book sends a strong message that feminism is for everyone. <i>--<b>The Horn Book Magazine</b></i> Feminism remains a hot-button topic, and this makes an excellent introduction to a complicated movement based on a simple concept of equality. <b><i>--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i></b> <i> Here We Are</i> is the kind of book you dip into over and over again, to learn something new about feminism and social justice, to marvel at all the different paths to creative expression and courage, to find little rays of hope when things some oppressively broken. Poems, manifestos, interviews, FAQs, short stories, comics: the many pieces collected here come from role models like Mindy Kaling and Laverne Cox and from young women who are speaking up and reshaping the future. <b>--Apple iBooks</b> This awesome feminist scrapbook is required reading for 2017 . . . [a] guide to finding feminism for yourself. The mishmash of perspectives (so many razor-sharp opinions!) will make you think, question your own ideals, and get a better grasp on how we can stay empowered through the future. <b><i>--Clover Letter</i></b> A great introduction for teen (and adult) readers. Whether you're looking for a playlist of feminist songs to sing along to from Kody Keplinger, advice for surviving high school from Mindy Kaling or a handy chart of FAQs, this book has you covered. --<b>BookPage.com</b> This book is so much more than an anthology, more than an invaluable and insightful text, more than a book that ought to be in every high school in the country--though it is all those things. <b><i>Here We Are</i></b> is, simply, a gift. <b>--B&N Teen Blog </b> <i>Here We Are</i> is an excellent work that makes the topic of feminism approachable and engaging. --<b><i>Foreword Reviews</i></b> Just go ahead and buy like twenty of these, okay? Give them out for birthdays, for holidays, for graduation gifts. This book is for everyone and makes it clear that feminism is, too. <b><i>--Teen Librarian Toolbox</i></b> An accessible, engaging collection that readers won't want to miss out on. --<b>Bookish </b>

A progressive antidote to the ancient teen health textbooks that mull over the dry basics of teen identity . . . a stellar collection . . . With its thoughtful, scrapbooklike design and variety of socio-economic and cultural perspectives, the book invites young readers to engage in this roundtable discussion. An embarrassment of riches. <b><i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review</b> Sophisticated yet entirely accessible, the collection is valuable both for the breadth of thought and perspective it represents and for the support it directs toward readers. <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review</b>

A progressive antidote to the ancient teen health textbooks that mull over the dry basics of teen identity . . . a stellar collection . . . With its thoughtful, scrapbooklike design and variety of socio-economic and cultural perspectives, the book invites young readers to engage in this roundtable discussion. An embarrassment of riches. <b><i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review</b> Sophisticated yet entirely accessible, the collection is valuable both for the breadth of thought and perspective it represents and for the support it directs toward readers. <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review</b> Earnest, conversational, and dauntlessly unapologetic . . . An education unto itself, the message of inclusion and strength is invaluable. <b><i>Booklist</i></b><b>, starred review</b> Fantastic . . . There is something here for everyone. This celebratory examination of feminism is a much-needed addition to teen collections. <b> <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</b>

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Kelly Jensen is a former librarian-turned-editor for Book Riot and Stacked. She s author of It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader. She loves black licorice and debating genre. Follow her on Twitter @veronikellymars.

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