Ableism

[close] This group is a place for the Orlando Leadership Action Team, or any Planned Parenthood supporters, to discuss and find new books pertaining to feminist issues. Knowledge is empowering and the best weapon we can wield to get us through the months ahead. We aim to learn and grow by reading a diverse mix of genres and perspectives that will motivate and inspire us to continue our intersectional feminist work. Enjoy!

[close] Hi and welcome to The Pedantic Zebra. The quarterly book club (audio or text) where we learn alongside each other about illness, disability, systemic injustice, the treatment of women in medicine & medical history. - A weekly jist/a few points will be shared on our social media for accessibility (Twitter/BlueSky@longcovidadvoc - Insta @longcovidadvoc8) #pedanticzebra - We have a listen/read along session at 8 pm on Friday to build community - One book every three months - Knowledge is power, so let's collaborate to know our history and know our context. Our book for Dec-Feb is 'Mind the Science' by Jonathan Stea. #pedanticzebra for updates on social media Why Zebras? Because of this common medical aphorism, which has led to the dismissal of many zebras: “When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” This book club is hosted by Long Covid Advocacy: https://www.longcovidadvoc.com/ Indie Bookshops: DISABILITY JUSTICE BOOKSHOP - NIGHTLIGHT https://bookshop.org/shop/nightlight_books

[close] Inspired by Nicola Griffith's #CripLit twitter chat and the Fries test. The representation of people with disabilities in books is often limited, especially within fiction. This group aims to find and discuss works of fiction with characters with disabilities, specifically those that don't serve as plot devices and whose story arc does not revolve around a quest to cure or 'fix' them. This group is for everyone, regardless of ability. You are under no obligation to self-identify or share more than you feel comfortable with.

[close] NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!! We're a group building a reliable bookshelf-database of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror books that do NOT mention sexual violence or dubious sexual consent. We're inspired by Sarah Gailey's essay urging authors to "Do Better" https://www.tor.com/2016/08/22/do-better-sexual-violence-in-sff/ Join our long term project by sharing your recent reads in our monthly chat. Once a month we update the bookshelf database but recommendations are welcome everyday of the year!