Tag Archives: gender queer
Book Review

Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil

by Maya · Jul 31, 2021 at 4:00 am · View all 5 comments

Summer in the City of Roses

Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil is an engaging YA fantasy romance that, while it lovingly flirts with fairy tales and myths, unfortunately gets bogged down in an uneven engagement with magical realism. That situation isn’t helped by the inclusion of a parental figure whose selfish decision making supersedes just about any wicked stepmother out there, and an unfortunate ending that manages to perpetuate harmful tropes that are the opposite of … Continue reading Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil →

Kickass Women in History: Sylvia Rivera

by Carrie S · Sep 12, 2015 at 5:00 am · View all 7 comments

The movie Stonewall, directed by Roland Emmerich, premiers September 25, 2015. This movie has been the center of controversy regarding its cast and trailer. While the jury is still out on the finished product, the trailer and plot synopsis focuses on a white, cisgender man. Transgender people and people of color, if included at all, seem to be relegated to supporting roles. Notably, famous Stonewall participant Sylvia Rivera isn’t listed in the IMBD page at all. … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Sylvia Rivera →

Recently Posted ❤ Latest Podcasts ❤ Search ❤ Blog Navigation →