In an anthology of revolution and resistance, a sisterhood of YA
writers shines a light on a century and a half of heroines on the
margins and in the intersections.
To respect yourself, to love yourself, should not have to be a radical
decision. And yet it remains as challenging for an American girl to make
today as it was in 1927 on the steps of the Supreme Court. It's a
decision that must be faced when you're balancing on the tightrope of
neurodivergence, finding your way as a second-generation immigrant, or
facing down American racism even while loving America. And it's the
only decision when you've weighed society's expectations and found
them wanting. In The Radical Element, twelve of the most talented
writers working in young adult literature today tell the stories of
girls of all colors and creeds standing up for themselves and their
beliefs -- whether that means secretly learning Hebrew in early
Savannah, using the family magic to pass as white in 1920s Hollywood, or
singing in a feminist punk band in 1980s Boston. And they're asking you
to join them.
Original stories by:
Dahlia Adler
Erin Bowman
Dhonielle Clayton
Sara Farizan
Mackenzi Lee
Stacey Lee
Anna-Marie McLemore
Meg Medina
Marieke Nijkamp
Megan Shepherd
Jessica Spotswood
Sarvenaz Tash