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";s:4:"text";s:6518:" Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan available in Trade Paperback on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. “A manifesto for budding feminists . “A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of. influencers in the know since 1933. by Renée Watson & Ellen Hagan ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 12, 2019. - Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN’ " Watch Us Rise is a source of inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young people to make a difference. “An important and deeply moving novel. It's a message, and a story, that any teen could benefit from and enjoy. Jasmine and Chelsea, two New York City teens, living their truth by fighting sexism, racism, and other harmful aspects make the story, Watch Us Rise, written by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan.What a good starting point for young girls and women to decide what part they wish to play in our world. . You don't own my body.
“A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship.” –
[ But when her dad died, we didn't even see how she dealt with it. And it’s a great read." Powerful, thought-provoking. so much more than I thought I would??? Amazing poetry. An inspiring look at two strong-willed teens growing into even stronger young women ready to use their voices and take on the world” –
Chelsea gets 1, so I take one off. “An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power.
Watch Us Rise is a call to action to teenage girls everywhere to stand up, speak their minds, and fight to make their voices heard. “Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade” –
Going into it I was worried it was going to take me a long time to read because it's def not a short book, but I absolutely FLEW through it and fell head over heels for Jasmine & Chelsea's friendship. Read this today. Read this today. My body is not yours."Wow. “The girls' movement is compelling and meaningful . I take another off because of the fake outrage. by
by “Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade” –
Questions remain about what happened in the moments leading to Khalil’s death, and the only witness is Starr, who must now decide what to say or do, if anything.
Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry honestly it is PERFECT for what it is (an empowering YA novel about two best friends rallying against the system they find themselves in) and I would really recommend it to everyone who is struggling to read right now - it's such an easy and quick read! Chelsea is a thin, white feminist who … To delve into...Jasmine and Chelsea are sick of the way women are treated even at their progressive NYC high school, so they decide to start a Women's Rights Club. . “A refreshingly unapologetic celebration of young women's voices. They post everything online—poems, essays, videos of Chelsea performing her poetry, and Jasmine's response to the racial macroaggressions she experiences—and soon they go viral. It's a message, and a story, that any teen could benefit from and enjoy.
Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic.” ―Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN' “Watch Us Rise is a source of inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young people to make a difference.
!Oh boy, oh boy.
Forced to pick a club to be part of for the new year, they decide instead of taking part in an already-established group, they'll begin their own focused on feminism and empowering female-identifying students.
essential for all collections.” –
At the core of this engaging novel are besties Chelsea, who is Irish- and Italian-American and into fashion and beauty, and Jasmine, who is African-American, loves the theater, and pushes back against bias around size (“I don’t need your fake compliments, your pity.
Do not rename me. It had its good moments but overall it failed on a lot of levels.
After lunch we’re walking to …
WATCH US RISE. I knew from the blurb that this was going to be a very interesting book on intersectional feminism but the way it’s written in the form of poems, essays, quotes, art etc just blew me away. “A complex and socially conscious coming-of-age tale featuring young women of color. This was so compelling and well written and I JUST LOVED IT A LOT OKAY YOU NEED TO READ ITI have liked books where a group of girls form a feminist group that aren't the most inclusive or nuanced (Moxie and the Nowhere Girls), but this one isn't one of them.I have liked books where a group of girls form a feminist group that aren't the most inclusive or nuanced (Moxie and the Nowhere Girls), but this one isn't one of them.I was hoping to pick it up but your review has given me enough reason not to. The exquisite pacing, which intersperses everyday teen conflicts with weightier issues, demonstrates how teens long to be heard and taken seriously. And it's a great read.” ― Chelsea gets 1, so I take one off.