Ari (Head in a Book)’s Comments (group member since Dec 28, 2021)

Ari (Head in a Book)’s comments from the Activists of YA group.

Yeah, tbh though, what's horrible is that Hamas abducted kids as well and civillians were killed.
Both could do better

It's a very sad thing that's happening and my heart goes out to all affected

Please keep in mind the nature of this topic and be sensitive.
I know there's a 2021 section but with recent events, have made a 2023 thread as well.

To celebrate, we'll be hosting a challenge!
Whoever gets the most points will win a certificate!
Since the log started late, if you have read any books that fit the prompt before the challenge started, you can log those as well.
Here are the prompts:

Book with a transgender or gender-diverse character 10 points
A book that takes place in pride month (and has pride activities) 5 points
A book with a lesbian couple- 5 points
A book with a bisexual character- 5 points
A book by a gender-diverse author- 10 points
A book by an LGTBQIA+ Author.- 10 points
A BIPOC book- 8 points.
A book by an LGTBIA+ POC Author- 15 points

HOW TO LOG YOUR ANSWER:
Book title- Book Author- Prompt
eg. Heartstopper Volumer 2- Alice Oseman- A book with a bisexual character.

Oh and mental health issues, such as Eating disorders and anxiety/depression

Right now: Abortion, Gun control (even though I'm australian), Climate Change, Sexism, Human Trafficking

Willow wrote: "They passed a law already? That really sucks"

Roe v Wade- states have the option to ban it

100%
I had to argue with a (male) friend about this

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I really like Riordan's Percy Jackson series too

Great Idea!!

Yeah, I really enjoyed We Should All Be Feminists.

Suggest Middle Grade books here

Suggest Feminist books here for October!

Apparently, some politicians in texas think consent can be considered walking.
Abortion is now banned in Texas

The person who wants the hijab ban is running for President, she's far-right and trying to tone it down to get votes.

In keeping with this month's BOTM theme, we will be reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Here we will be discussing our thoughts as we go.
I have read it twice previously and really enjoyed it.
The book contains LGTBQ representation.

This Month, our activist BOTM has been voted to be Goodbye, Sweet Girl: A Story of Domestic Violence and Survival in keeping with this month's activist theme of domestic violence.

Here we will discuss our thoughts as we go.

I just heard of this happening and thinks it's really disappointing to judge people based on what they wear

Goodbye, Sweet Girl: A Story of Domestic Violence and Survival
I haven't read it but it is about Domestic Violence