This Is 18

by Jessica Bennett, New York Times

Overview

A stunning celebration of girlhood around the world, from the New York Times
 
Featuring and photographed by young women, This Is 18 is an immersive look at what it means to be on the cusp of adulthood around the world and across cultures. Twenty-two empowering and uniquely personal profiles, expanded from the New York Times interactive feature and curated by Gender Editor Jessica Bennett, with Sandra Stevenson, Anya Strzemien, and Sharon Attia, give teen readers a rare glimpse at the realities and interests of their contemporaries. With stunning photography and a gifty design, This Is 18 is a perfect tribute to girlhood for readers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683357490
Publisher:	Abrams
Publication date:	11/12/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	225
File size:	232 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jessica Bennett is the New York Times gender editor, and is also the author of Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace.

Editorial Reviews

"A thoughtful and inclusive reflection of female empowerment."

Booklist

"A thoughtful and inclusive reflection of female empowerment."

Booklist

11/22/2019

Gr 8 Up—Bennett's outstanding collection of photos and interviews, which builds on the original 2018 New York Times feature, looks at 21 girls on the cusp of adulthood. The young women come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, but all have dreams for the future. The profiles demonstrate the challenges of navigating life as a young woman but also celebrate the beauty of being a girl today. Superb photographs, taken by other young women, add to the text and give the book an authentic voice, echoing the book's tagline: "girls' lives through girls' eyes." VERDICT Bennett's work provides necessary insight into girls' lives across the world. The book's beautiful design make it a wonderful graduation or birthday gift.—Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta

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