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When an unlikely teenager stands up to sexism in her high school she unwittingly starts a feminist revolution that shakes her whole town. It's time to fight like a girl! Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description
Soon to be a major Netflix production 'I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!' Zoella'... this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl!' Jennifer Niven, author of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and HOLDING UP THE UNIVERSEVivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with her high school teachers who think the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes, hallway harassment and gross comments from guys during class. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules.Viv's mum was a tough-as-nails, punk rock Riot Grrrl in the '90s, and now Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates Moxie, a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She's just blowing off steam, but other girls respond and spread the Moxie message. As Viv forges friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popularity rankings, she realises that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution.TIME TO FIGHT LIKE A GIRLA page-turning read with a feminist message, for anyone who has ever had to deal with #everydaysexism'MOXIE is sweet funny and fierce. Read this and then join the fight!' AMY POEHLER
Notes
A YA novel about a teenager who stands up to sexism in her high school and unwittingly starts a feminist revolution. With appeal to fans of Holly Bourne. Amy Poehler's production company Paper Kite have bought the film rights. Ages: 12+
Author Biography
Jennifer Mathieu was born on the East Coast of America, to a mom from Cuba and a dad from Chile. Jennifer teaches English to middle and high schoolers in Texas, where she now lives with her husband, son and rescue dog. She used to make her own zine, and is writing about all her favourite things in Moxie - punk rock, lady rights, the 90s, zines, Texas, and an interesting female protagonists. She writes contemporary YA fiction that treats teens like real people. twitter: @jenmathieu Instagram: @authorjenmathieu Facebook: writerjennifermathieu
Review
Vivian Carter and Moxie are strong and smart and so, so inspiring. She is my new hero and this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl * Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places *Moxie is YA lit at its most rock'n'roll. A must read for all riot grrrls. * NME *A feminist call-to-arms for next gen riot grrls everywhere * The Bookseller *Moxie is a brilliant novel about real girls kicking ass... an inspiring read that brings feminism to girls and boys in a brilliantly fun way. * Buzzfeed UK *I couldn't help but feel empowered * Wishes on Eyelashes blog *An extremely readable and inspiring story of a fight for justice. * The School Librarian *Vivian Carter and Moxie are strong and smart and so, so inspiring. She is my new hero and this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl * Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places *A feminist call-to-arms for next gen riot grrls everywhere * The Bookseller *Moxie is a brilliant novel about real girls kicking ass... an inspiring read that brings feminism to girls and boys in a brilliantly fun way. * Buzzfeed UK *
Long Description
Soon to be a major Netflix production 'I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!' Zoella '... this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl!' Jennifer Niven, author of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and HOLDING UP THE UNIVERSE Vivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with her high school teachers who think the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes, hallway harassment and gross comments from guys during class. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules.Viv's mum was a tough-as-nails, punk rock Riot Grrrl in the '90s, and now Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates Moxie , a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She's just blowing off steam, but other girls respond and spread the Moxie message. As Viv forges friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popularity rankings, she realises that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution.TIME TO FIGHT LIKE A GIRLA page-turning read with a feminist message, for anyone who has ever had to deal with #everydaysexism 'MOXIE is sweet funny and fierce. Read this and then join the fight!' AMY POEHLER
Review Quote
I couldn't help but feel empowered
Promotional "Headline"
When an unlikely teenager stands up to sexism in her high school she unwittingly starts a feminist revolution that shakes her whole town. It's time to fight like a girl! Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.
Details ISBN1444940635 Author Jennifer Mathieu Pages 400 Publisher Hachette Children's Group Year 2017 ISBN-10 1444940635 ISBN-13 9781444940633 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-09-21 Imprint Hodder Children's Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Short Title Moxie Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-21 Subtitle as seen on Netflix Audience Age 12-15 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2017-09-25 NZ Release Date 2017-09-25 We've got this
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