An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally, Girls Resist! will show you how to go from “mad as heck about the way the world is going” to “effective leader who gets stuff done.” Veteran feminist organizer KaeLyn Rich shares tons of expertise that’ll inspire you as much as it teaches you the ropes. Plus, quotes and tips from fellow teen girl activists show how they stood up for change in their communities. Grab this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist! Gr 7 Up-A immensely valuable guidebook for young women seeking to make a difference. Rich effortlessly breaks down complex strategies and concepts into practical know-how. The first chapter, titled "Power Up the Girl Resistance," lays out the groundwork and explains the history of feminism, including defining key terms. The text then succinctly moves through choosing a cause, spreading awareness, and being a catalyst for change. Rich addresses the importance of intersectionality and early on invites readers to check their privilege and determine their biases. Rich also provides a great number of templates, from a budget and expenses table to a sample press release, that readers could easily adapt for their own uses. The book's design, along with Sagramola's confident cartoon girls, is fresh looking and nicely favors muted colors. VERDICT With references to pop culture, social media, and timely example scenarios, this book is highly recommened for YA collections.-Kat Paiva, Rye Public Library, NHα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Selected for the 2019 Amelia Bloomer list Named one of the  Wall Street Journal 's picks for teen activism. “If I had a time machine, I would go back in time and give myself this book.”—Jenn Northington,  Book Riot  “A must read for every teen activist.”— Common Sense Media  “An inspiring and practical handbook for meaningful resistance...This pertinent and bold guide—featuring Sagramola’s warm illustrations rendered in blue and orange tones—is likely to become a go-to resource for young activists.”— Publishers Weekly , starred review  “Immensely valuable.”— School Library Journal , Starred Review “[An] essential guide to teen girl activism.”— Autostraddle “Rich shares a wealth of expertise that inspires as much as it teaches.” — Observer  “Incredibly detailed and extensive but fun and easy to read...This is a superb book for strong, bold young ladies who want to make a difference in the world.”— Creators Syndicate “This is a book for girls who have the fire and determination to start...a revolution, no matter how small or big it may be.”— Fangirlish  “Practical, highly detailed...A must-read for every teen activist.”— Red Tricycle   “Rousing and truthful…Rich is real with readers in a way that’s refreshing…A smart tool to fight inequity.”— Booklist  KaeLyn Rich is a staff writer for the popular queer women's website Autostraddle.com. A queer feminist, direct action organizer, nonprofit leader, and sexuality educator, she is the Assistant Advocacy Director of the ACLU of New York, the former community affairs coordinator for Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York. She lives with her spouse, their new baby, and a house full of furkids. This book is for girls. This book is for girls who have something to say, for girls who have something to get off their chests, for girls who are ready to use their voices to slash through injustice. This book is for girls who want to live boldly, who have a red-hot fire deep down in their gut, who are smart enough to be mad and bold enough to demand change. This book is for girls who have had enough of inequity, who believe in a world where all people are treated fairly, who care deeply about their own rights and the rights of others. This book is for girls who are loud, who are quiet, who are shy, who are outgoing, who are book-smart, who are street-smart, who are funny, who are serious, and who are a little bit of all of the above. I wrote this book for girls—for you —because I was once a girl, because I’m the parent of a girl, because I truly believe girls can change the world, and because girl activists have changed the world. The girl revolution began long ago and continues today.      Girls Resist! is a guidebook, a launching pad, if you’re ready to start taking action right now. You’ll find everything from starting a campaign and organizing an online petition to fundraising for a cause and talking to the press. You’ll find stories of real girl activists who have altered the course of his