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Included on this list are fiction titles, nonfiction titles, and comics which may themselves be fiction or nonfiction. Your favorite might not make the list. That author you love who always writes on feminist topics might not be included.

That’s okay.

This list is about being inclusive, being broad, and exposing budding and experienced feminists to the edges of feminism that can often go overlooked. In some cases, these books challenge traditional notions of feminism and/or might require reflection from the reader as to why it’s feminist or how to better think about certain issues as feminist and respond accordingly.

Grab your to-be-read list. Open up your library holds list. Pop open an online shopping cart. These books will be important to you, as well as the other feminists and to-be-feminists in your life.

http://bookriot.com/2017/02/28/100-must-read-ya-books-feminists-feminists-training/

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Reader’s advisory is personal, and I just don’t think a robot will ever be able to offer the same type of thoughtful, personalized recommendations that a real human reader can.

When I’m stumped for what to recommend for a particular reader, I have a cadre of fellow readers’ advisory professionals to consult, and often draw on the incredible wealth of knowledge that our own team at Book Riot has to give the best suggestions to readers. (Seriously, the Book Riot back channels are the best place to get reading advice). I’ll continue to use those resources to expand my own knowledge of books and to best match readers with stories they’ll love.

http://bookriot.com/2017/02/28/harper-collins-book-recommending-bots/

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then again, maybe people don’t appreciate the thoughtful recommendations from a real human. maybe they don’t all need that kind of personal attention. maybe these bots are just fine. 

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• The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
• I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
• Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
• To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
• Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour
• Iron Cast by Destiny Soria
• Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
• Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

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I’ve been on a big Mexican Literature kick! These are some great authors to check out. 

http://bookriot.com/2017/02/27/11-mexican-authors-to-read-right-now/

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With the embarrassment of riches coming out of young adult fiction over the last few years, it’s no surprise that even amazing books can sometimes slip through the cracks. Here are ten wonderful fantasy books you may not know about, but totally should.

http://bookriot.com/2017/02/09/10-excellent-under-the-radar-ya-fantasy-novels/

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When Mitch McConnell silenced Elizabeth Warren in the senate last week, he sparked an already blazing fire of rage and resentment against the new administration and the GOP senators ruthlessly backing the President.  As I somewhat gleefully watched the outrage against McConnell  spread, I couldn’t help thinking about all of the other women to whom we could attach that #shepersisted hashtag.

As a children’s librarian, I have the good fortune of reading and reviewing many great books for young readers about the accomplishments of women and girls. And, after reading fellow Rioter Alice Burton’s piece highlighting great books about women who persisted, I was inspired to make a list especially geared at younger readers. Here are seven of my favorite books for young readers about women who were warned, who were given an explanation, but who, nevertheless persisted.

http://bookriot.com/2017/02/14/she-persisted-a-booklist-for-kids/