I Am a Feminist is a light overview of the many ways feminism is still needed. It is geared toward teens and is written in clear, simple language with lots of illustrations and photos.

It has seven sections beginning with a history of feminism and the challenges women and girls face around the world. Further chapters focus on specific issues such as objectification and body image, issues of sex and relationships, feminist issues in the workplace, and intersectionality. It also does not leave feminism just to the women and includes a chapter on how to be feminist men.

There are several insets with profiles of various feminists who have does good work to advance the rights of women and girls. After the final chapter, there is a glossary and a list of resources for staying current on the issues.

I am not the audience for I Am a Feminist but I think it is an excellent resource for young women in junior and senior high to counter the anti-feminist messaging in film, books, and on the internet. Young girls face more challenges than ever before with social media amplifying the power of bullies and misogynists. They need books like this to function like a vaccine to stave off the many negative messages they are shown every day. Just today, an announcement about an upcoming STEAM event at a high school set aside a special section STEAM for Girls inadvertently implying all the rest was for boys. These messages are constant and this book is just the kind of medicine the feminist doctor ordered.

I Am a Feminist will be published May 7th. I received an ARC from the publisher through LibraryThing.