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Let’s have a conversation about books & intersectional feminism

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Let’s have a conversation about books & intersectional feminism ~

We believe words are a profound way to learn about different experiences. Through lyricism, poetic or stylistic devices, and plotlines, books allow us a glimpse into other’s lives, identities, and communities. We created ad astra to spotlight books by and about women, non-binary, queer, and femme folks, especially those by and about Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian voices, and to develop a space to speak and learn from one another. 

Through an intersectional feminist lens, we hope to expand thoughts, initiate conversations, and expose readers to more journeys. We hope that these conversations encourage readers to go out into the world to advocate for, inspire, support, and create change, working towards dismantling white supremacy and empowering intersectional feminism.

We hope you find a book that speaks to you. We hope that you find a conversation that calls on you to join. But if not, perhaps it’s a sign that you should start a new conversation— or possibly even write a story— that does. As Toni Morrison famously wrote, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

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Conversations

Here you’ll find explorations of books through an intersectional feminist lens. We encourage you to read, respond, and share your thoughts, creating a conversation within the community.

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Bookshelf

Looking for a new book? Our bookshelf shares what we're currently reading, what we loved reading, and what’s on our TBR list.

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Resources

Resources that inform our intersectional feminist lens. Learn about intersectionality’s history, organizations to support, and more.

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Collected Words

Many of us have stories we are eager to share. In this space on the site, we’re featuring the writing of community members.

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Downloadables

Looking to make your life a little more bookish? We’ve created some free digital downloads for you to add a little more “book” into your life (which, yes, is always possible).

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Newsletter

Want to see more? Sign up for our free newsletter. You’ll receive: deep dives into the publishing industry; spotlighted intersectional feminist resources; and more.

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