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Renegade Women Authors, from Multcolib

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#BreakTheBias this International Women's Day and celebrate Women's History Month with these authors, whose innovative and ground-breaking work challenged the status quo.

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Secondhand Time

Secondhand Time

The Last of the Soviets

by Aleksievich, Svetlana

Book - 2016

Currently living in Germany, Aleksievich was born in Ukraine, to a Belarusian father and a Ukrainian mother, and writes in German. Currently living in Germany, Aleksievich was born in Ukraine, to a Belarusian father and a Ukrainian mother, and writes in German. Show less

Currently living in Germany, Aleksievich was born in Ukraine, to a Belarusian father and a Ukrainian mother, and writes in German. Currently living in Germany, Aleksievich was born in Ukraine, to a Belarusian father and a Ukrainian mother, and writes in German. Show less

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The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

by Allende, Isabel

Book - 2005

With roots in Peru, Chile and Venezuela, Allende is a ground-breaking novelist. She has led many lives as a translator, TV personality and feminist journa...Show more With roots in Peru, Chile and Venezuela, Allende is a ground-breaking novelist. She has led many lives as a translator, TV personality and feminist journalist. In 1994, she was awarded the Gabriela Mistral Order of Merit, the first woman to receive this honor. Show less

With roots in Peru, Chile and Venezuela, Allende is a ground-breaking novelist. She has led many lives as a translator, TV personality and feminist journa...Show more With roots in Peru, Chile and Venezuela, Allende is a ground-breaking novelist. She has led many lives as a translator, TV personality and feminist journalist. In 1994, she was awarded the Gabriela Mistral Order of Merit, the first woman to receive this honor. Show less

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Angelou, Maya

Book - 2009

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was published in 1969 and the work was hailed as a new kind of memoir, one of the first in which African-American women who were able to publicly discuss their personal lives. (Wikepedia) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was published in 1969 and the work was hailed as a new kind of memoir, one of the first in which African-American women who were able to publicly discuss their personal lives. (Wikepedia) Show less

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was published in 1969 and the work was hailed as a new kind of memoir, one of the first in which African-American women who were able to publicly discuss their personal lives. (Wikepedia) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was published in 1969 and the work was hailed as a new kind of memoir, one of the first in which African-American women who were able to publicly discuss their personal lives. (Wikepedia) Show less

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The Family Chao

The Family Chao

A Novel

by Chang, Lan Samantha

Book - 2022

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Midnight at the Dragon Café

Midnight at the Dragon Café

by Bates, Judy Fong

Book - 2005

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

by Blume, Judy

Book - 2001

Blume's books for children are among the most challenged. They touch upon puberty, sex, and death, topics many parents don't want in their children's hand...Show more Blume's books for children are among the most challenged. They touch upon puberty, sex, and death, topics many parents don't want in their children's hands. She has been a strong voice against censorship, speaking on behalf of other authors who find their books challenged and banned. Show less

Blume's books for children are among the most challenged. They touch upon puberty, sex, and death, topics many parents don't want in their children's hand...Show more Blume's books for children are among the most challenged. They touch upon puberty, sex, and death, topics many parents don't want in their children's hands. She has been a strong voice against censorship, speaking on behalf of other authors who find their books challenged and banned. Show less

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Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

by Butler, Octavia E.

Unknown - 2000

As a young reader, Butler was discouraged by science fiction, which rarely addressed race and class, and even more rarely included female characters. She ...Show more As a young reader, Butler was discouraged by science fiction, which rarely addressed race and class, and even more rarely included female characters. She spent her writing career correcting that problem, by writing characters like herself, and winning die-hard fans as she went. Show less

As a young reader, Butler was discouraged by science fiction, which rarely addressed race and class, and even more rarely included female characters. She ...Show more As a young reader, Butler was discouraged by science fiction, which rarely addressed race and class, and even more rarely included female characters. She spent her writing career correcting that problem, by writing characters like herself, and winning die-hard fans as she went. Show less

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Dictee

Dictee

by Cha, Theresa Hak Kyung

Book - 2009

Cha was fluent in Korean, English, and French. Dictee is considered a novel, but defies categorization. The book focuses on women of note, including the K...Show more Cha was fluent in Korean, English, and French. Dictee is considered a novel, but defies categorization. The book focuses on women of note, including the Korean revolutionary Yu Guan Soon, and Joan of Arc. Cha's mother and Cha herself also appear in the book. Dictee is often taught in contemporary women's literature courses. Show less

Cha was fluent in Korean, English, and French. Dictee is considered a novel, but defies categorization. The book focuses on women of note, including the K...Show more Cha was fluent in Korean, English, and French. Dictee is considered a novel, but defies categorization. The book focuses on women of note, including the Korean revolutionary Yu Guan Soon, and Joan of Arc. Cha's mother and Cha herself also appear in the book. Dictee is often taught in contemporary women's literature courses. Show less

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The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street

by Cisneros, Sandra

Book - 1991

Cisneros's writing focuses on identity, straddling Mexican and Anglo-American culture, misogyny and poverty. Her portrayal of Chicano and Latino culture h...Show more Cisneros's writing focuses on identity, straddling Mexican and Anglo-American culture, misogyny and poverty. Her portrayal of Chicano and Latino culture has resulted in a wide-readership, awards and accolades. The House on Mango Street has been translated worldwide. Show less

Cisneros's writing focuses on identity, straddling Mexican and Anglo-American culture, misogyny and poverty. Her portrayal of Chicano and Latino culture h...Show more Cisneros's writing focuses on identity, straddling Mexican and Anglo-American culture, misogyny and poverty. Her portrayal of Chicano and Latino culture has resulted in a wide-readership, awards and accolades. The House on Mango Street has been translated worldwide. Show less

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Even as We Breathe

Even as We Breathe

A Novel

by Clapsaddle, Annette Saunooke

Book - 2020

Clapsaddle is the first enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel, Publishers Weekly called Even as We Breathe "a lush debut, and "an astonishing addition to WWII and Native American literature." Clapsaddle is the first enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel, Publishers Weekly called Even as We Breathe "a lush debut, and "an astonishing addition to WWII and Native American literature." Show less

Clapsaddle is the first enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel, Publishers Weekly called Even as We Breathe "a lush debut, and "an astonishing addition to WWII and Native American literature." Clapsaddle is the first enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel, Publishers Weekly called Even as We Breathe "a lush debut, and "an astonishing addition to WWII and Native American literature." Show less

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Uncomfortable Labels

Uncomfortable Labels

My Life as A Gay Autistic Trans Woman

by Dale, Laura Kate

eBook - 2019

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Waterlily

Waterlily

by Deloria, Ella Cara

Book - 1988

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Postcolonial Love Poem

Postcolonial Love Poem

by Diaz, Natalie

Book - 2020

Diaz (Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community) is a decorated poet and MacArthur Foundation fellow and also had a career as a pro...Show more Diaz (Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community) is a decorated poet and MacArthur Foundation fellow and also had a career as a professional basketball player. Postcolonial Love Poem is described by the publisher as "an anthem of desire against erasure." (Graywolf Press.) Show less

Diaz (Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community) is a decorated poet and MacArthur Foundation fellow and also had a career as a pro...Show more Diaz (Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community) is a decorated poet and MacArthur Foundation fellow and also had a career as a professional basketball player. Postcolonial Love Poem is described by the publisher as "an anthem of desire against erasure." (Graywolf Press.) Show less

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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

by Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne

Book - 2014

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Como agua para chocolate

Como agua para chocolate

novela de entregas mensuales con recetas, amores y remedios caseros

by Esquivel, Laura

Book - 1992

Esquivel is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and a politician. Como agua para chocolate and the English translation, Like Water for Chocolate enjoyed unprecedented success. The novel has been translated into more than 20 languages. Esquivel is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and a politician. Como agua para chocolate and the English translation, Like Water for Chocolate enjoyed unprecedented success. The novel has been translated into more than 20 languages. Show less

Esquivel is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and a politician. Como agua para chocolate and the English translation, Like Water for Chocolate enjoyed unprecedented success. The novel has been translated into more than 20 languages. Esquivel is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and a politician. Como agua para chocolate and the English translation, Like Water for Chocolate enjoyed unprecedented success. The novel has been translated into more than 20 languages. Show less

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Sabrina & Corina

Sabrina & Corina

Stories

by Fajardo-Anstine, Kali

Book - 2019

Fajardo-Anstine has ties to Latinx and Indigenous communities. One of her goals is to better represent those communities in fiction. She won the American Book Award in 2020 for Sabrina & Corina. Fajardo-Anstine has ties to Latinx and Indigenous communities. One of her goals is to better represent those communities in fiction. She won the American Book Award in 2020 for Sabrina & Corina. Show less

Fajardo-Anstine has ties to Latinx and Indigenous communities. One of her goals is to better represent those communities in fiction. She won the American Book Award in 2020 for Sabrina & Corina. Fajardo-Anstine has ties to Latinx and Indigenous communities. One of her goals is to better represent those communities in fiction. She won the American Book Award in 2020 for Sabrina & Corina. Show less

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Strange Beasts of China

Strange Beasts of China

by Yan, Ge

Book - 2021

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Surviving Autocracy

Surviving Autocracy

by Gessen, Masha

Book - 2020

Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist who has been an outspoken critic of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin...Show more Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist who has been an outspoken critic of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the former president of the United States, Donald Trump. Gessen is nonbinary and trans and uses they/them pronouns. Show less

Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist who has been an outspoken critic of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin...Show more Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist who has been an outspoken critic of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the former president of the United States, Donald Trump. Gessen is nonbinary and trans and uses they/them pronouns. Show less

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The 1619 Project

The 1619 Project

A New Origin Story

Book - 2021

Beginning with a series of articles in the New York Times, Nikole Hannah Jones and her colleagues challenged the traditional narratives about American history, in the face of wide-spread backlash. Beginning with a series of articles in the New York Times, Nikole Hannah Jones and her colleagues challenged the traditional narratives about American history, in the face of wide-spread backlash. Show less

Beginning with a series of articles in the New York Times, Nikole Hannah Jones and her colleagues challenged the traditional narratives about American history, in the face of wide-spread backlash. Beginning with a series of articles in the New York Times, Nikole Hannah Jones and her colleagues challenged the traditional narratives about American history, in the face of wide-spread backlash. Show less

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An American Sunrise

An American Sunrise

Poems

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2019

Joy Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) is an internationally renowned performer and writer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her writing, w...Show more Joy Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) is an internationally renowned performer and writer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her writing, which includes poetry, memoir, plays and books for children. She was the first Native American named as a Poet Laureate of the United States and is currently serving her second term. Show less

Joy Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) is an internationally renowned performer and writer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her writing, w...Show more Joy Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) is an internationally renowned performer and writer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her writing, which includes poetry, memoir, plays and books for children. She was the first Native American named as a Poet Laureate of the United States and is currently serving her second term. Show less

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I Love A Broad Margin to My Life

I Love A Broad Margin to My Life

by Kingston, Maxine Hong

Book - 2011

Kingston is an educator, activist and novelist. Her memoir The Woman Warrior, focused on the impact of gender and ethnicity on the lives of women. She has...Show more Kingston is an educator, activist and novelist. Her memoir The Woman Warrior, focused on the impact of gender and ethnicity on the lives of women. She has sometimes faced criticism for stereotypical portrayals in her work, even as she has received awards such as the National Book Award for non-fiction. Show less

Kingston is an educator, activist and novelist. Her memoir The Woman Warrior, focused on the impact of gender and ethnicity on the lives of women. She has...Show more Kingston is an educator, activist and novelist. Her memoir The Woman Warrior, focused on the impact of gender and ethnicity on the lives of women. She has sometimes faced criticism for stereotypical portrayals in her work, even as she has received awards such as the National Book Award for non-fiction. Show less

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Ain't I A Woman

Ain't I A Woman

Black Women and Feminism

by hooks, bell

Book - 2015

hooks ground-breaking work covered feminism, racism, intersectionality, history, and love. She was a wonderful and powerful speaker, scholar, professor, trailblazer whose work continues to have enormous influence. hooks ground-breaking work covered feminism, racism, intersectionality, history, and love. She was a wonderful and powerful speaker, scholar, professor, trailblazer whose work continues to have enormous influence. Show less

hooks ground-breaking work covered feminism, racism, intersectionality, history, and love. She was a wonderful and powerful speaker, scholar, professor, trailblazer whose work continues to have enormous influence. hooks ground-breaking work covered feminism, racism, intersectionality, history, and love. She was a wonderful and powerful speaker, scholar, professor, trailblazer whose work continues to have enormous influence. Show less

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The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Le Guin, Ursula K.

Book - 2000

Le Guin had a huge influence on the field of speculative fiction, pushing against limiting genre labe. She incorporated ideas about equity and social just...Show more Le Guin had a huge influence on the field of speculative fiction, pushing against limiting genre labe. She incorporated ideas about equity and social justice in her fiction and is a huge influence on science fiction and fantasy writers to this day. In The Left Hand of Darkness, incorporated ideas of androgyny that were unique at the time. Show less

Le Guin had a huge influence on the field of speculative fiction, pushing against limiting genre labe. She incorporated ideas about equity and social just...Show more Le Guin had a huge influence on the field of speculative fiction, pushing against limiting genre labe. She incorporated ideas about equity and social justice in her fiction and is a huge influence on science fiction and fantasy writers to this day. In The Left Hand of Darkness, incorporated ideas of androgyny that were unique at the time. Show less

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Heart Berries

Heart Berries

A Memoir

by Mailhot, Terese Marie

Book - 2018

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

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