Women’s History Month 2021
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March is upon us (again? still?). This year somehow felt like three years and one long month simultaneously, and somehow, I forgot that March comes after February. You would think writing a post about Valentine’s Day would alert me to the fact that March was creeping up. Well, that was not the case. I woke up on Monday, and (surprise!) it was March and the first official day of Women’s History Month! Despite being utterly unprepared for what is, obviously, the UNofficial holiday of Lit Girls Read, here are some ways in which we will be celebrating.
A Commitment to Black Women’s History
The other day, I participated in a “walk and talk” with a group called GirlTrek. Their Black History Bootcamp is focusing this month on 21 Black women who were ahead of their time. This talk inspired me, so this year we at Lit Girls Read are dedicating Women’s History Month to celebrating Black Women. While this blog’s reach is not very far, recognizing the achievements and supporting the continued work of Black Women is important to me. Simply, as a white, cisgender, self-proclaimed feminist, this is something tangible that I can do while also educating myself about the Black Women who have helped shape and influence the world I live in.
Readings and Reviews
This blog is a work in progress, just like we all are. Had I been prepared I would have read all my books in February, ready to post reviews in March. But alas, here we are. So I will be devoting this month to reading books written by Black Female Authors, or about the Black Female Experience. These will be summarized into a post at the end of the month. Then in April, the full reviews of these books will post. Meanwhile, this month you will see some reviews (hopefully) of other books I’ve read so far this year.
Affiliate Shop
Finally, our Bookshop Affiliate storefront has been set up! Bookshop is an online bookseller that works with and directly supports independent bookstores. Personally, I like to shop at The Lit. Bar, a Black Female-owned bookstore in the Bronx. Are you looking to support a local Black-owned bookstore near you? Check out this awesome article from The Oprah Magazine.
Happy Women’s History Month Lit Girls!
