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What makes girls sick and tired [graphic novel] / Lucile de Pesloüan ; Geneviève Darling ; translated by Emma Rodgers with Myra Leibu.
"What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772600964 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 47 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Second Story Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre? |
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| Subject: | Feminism > Comic books, strips, etc. Sexism > Comic books, strips, etc. Self-perception in women > Comic books, strips, etc. Women > Identity > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Nonfiction comics. Graphic novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Peslo | 31681010140150 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Describes the discrimination and criticism faced by women at all ages and the sexism that is often present in everyday situations. - Orca Book Publishers
August 17, 2018âWhat Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites young women and men to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex.The bookâs beginnings as a fanzine shine through in its honesty and directness, confronting the inequalities faced by young women, everyday. And it ends with a line of hope, that with solidarity, girls will hurt less, as they hold each other up with support and encouragement.A feminist manifesto in graphic novel form that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. Illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex. The bookâs beginnings as a fanzine shine through in its honesty and directness, confronting the inequalities faced by young women, everyday. And it ends with a line of hope, that with solidarity, girls will hurt less, as they hold each other up with support and encouragement. - Orca Book Publishers
A feminist manifesto exposing the everyday sexism that teenage girls face.
