Activism 101 – Liberation is Lit

Activism 101: Bookish Organizations to Give Back to

As first posted on feministbookclub.com As a bookish organization we believe in taking action throughout the year with our money because – as the saying goes – money talks. Did you know that the Feminist Book Club gives back 5% of profits from their boxes to feminist nonprofits and organizations? If you looking to setContinue reading “Activism 101: Bookish Organizations to Give Back to”

Taking Back Our Power: A Voice from the HarperCollins Strike

As first posted on feministbookclub.com If you are following the news of the publishing world, you probably know about the HarperCollins strike happening. The HarperCollins’s union was created over 60 years ago to ensure fair pay, benefits, workers’ rights, and job security. The union voted overwhelmingly to go on strike, and the strike began onContinue reading “Taking Back Our Power: A Voice from the HarperCollins Strike”

Social Me-dia

by Claire Bale Your guide to making social media work for you – by sharing my personal perspective on how I use it in my work as an anti-racist activist. I had a healthy debate about social media the other day. My conversation partner – someone who has a distaste for grinning selfies and showContinue reading “Social Me-dia”

Who Are We Pushing Out?

As first posted on feministbookclub.com Earlier this summer, I decided to check out an adult book fair in my town. I was ecstatic for a chance to walk down memory lane and go to a good old-fashioned book fair. We can go on a whole tangent as to why Scholastic book fairs were a spectacle for incomeContinue reading “Who Are We Pushing Out?”

A Homeowner’s Guide to Living Green

Written by Kimberly Hayes As people become aware of environmental issues like climate change, many are seeking to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle. If you’re interested in following suit but don’t know where you can begin, you can actually start at home. Incorporating sustainability into your house can help you reduce your carbon footprint, minimizeContinue reading “A Homeowner’s Guide to Living Green”

Queen Elizabeth Jokes: Are They Funny?

As first posted on feministbookclub.com I’ll never forget where I was when I found out the Queen of England had died, just because it felt so absurd to me. “Oh my God,” I heard coming from down the hall as I was meeting with my student. “…DIED!” At first, I thought they were talking aboutContinue reading “Queen Elizabeth Jokes: Are They Funny?”

4 Ways Your Local Library Can Accelerate Small Business Growth

by Kimberly Hayes According to the United States Census Bureau, a majority of businesses in the United States have fewer than five employees. Small businesses are often structured as sole proprietors or partnerships and have smaller capital compared to medium-sized companies or corporations. It takes time to grow a small business, but you can accelerateContinue reading “4 Ways Your Local Library Can Accelerate Small Business Growth”

Self Work Bonus: On being enough

As first posted on the Buzzing With… Blog How many times have you looked at yourself in the mirror and thought you weren’t enough? I’m not skinny enough. I’m not smart enough. I’m not successful enough. I’m not worthy enough. Our news feeds are flooded with beauty and glam. We see those who brag andContinue reading “Self Work Bonus: On being enough”

Activism 101: 5 Ways to Show Up and Support Survivors

Sometimes I love when people ask me what I do for my job and sometimes I hate it. I usually skirt around the topic and say I’m a “health educator” at a university. Sometimes I delight in the awkwardness and say I work with sexual assault survivors. I enjoy watching people stumble out a politeContinue reading “Activism 101: 5 Ways to Show Up and Support Survivors”