First published 2010
In this daring collection, bestselling author V (formerly Eve Ensler) gives voice to girls across the globe. From an anorexic blogger to a Masai girl resisting genital mutilation, these fierce, tender, and smart voices refuse to be silenced. As they navigate the pressures to conform, they find the courage to speak up, follow their dreams, and become the women they were always meant to be.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, african-literature, adolescence, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, social-commentary
Setting: Africa, Masai
Period: 21st Century
176 pages · Hardcover · Villard
Content warnings: abuse, sexism