(3) YA Illustrated by Timothy Corbett. Bondy's comprehensive overview aims to define terms relating to sexual assault and abuse and to counter pervasive misconceptions about these issues. The book offers practical strategies for survivors as well as thoughtful support for becoming an effective ally. Numerous boxed case studies (both real and fictional situations) help humanize the concepts but make sustained reading difficult. Corbett's illustrations feature artists' manikins as human stand-ins, which elides issues of gender identity but leaves the artwork impersonal. A list of related websites and resources is appended.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(3) YA Illustrated by Briana Arrington. Content warning: Donohue's introduction states that "not all the women in this book are what I would consider heroes." Instead of showcasing fan favorites, the book offers the range of experiences and influence women have had in (mainly American) politics. Leaders include US senator Elizabeth Warren, current US secretary of education Betsy DeVos, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Each four-page profile follows the same format: "Life Story" and "What's on Her Agenda," followed by lists of "Awesome Achievements" and "Quotables." Portraits of nineteen of the profiled women are included.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Living History series. A readable biography of the first Latino and third woman to be appointed a Supreme Court Justice. Beginning with her childhood poverty and early diagnosis of diabetes, the book shows how Justice Sotomayor's early experiences have shaped her adult life. Well researched, with detailed chapter notes and quotations from the Justice's autobiography.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) YA A straightforward, well-researched account of suffragette Rosalie Gardiner Jones and her 1912 march across New York State to raise awareness for women's voting rights. Though (per his note) "dialogue and key scenic details...have been faithfully gathered from primary sources," Jack imagines what his subjects were thinking and feeling in the hour-by-hour chronicle. Ideal for teens already interested in and engaged with women's history.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) YA In addition to early American medicine, the narrative touches on eighteenth-century European medicine, displays of medical and anatomical anomalies in various countries, and ancient Greek and Roman physicians; later sections focus on medical advances during and after the American Civil War. Archival photos and ads, personal diary excerpts, and primary source testimonials add interest to the dense but informative (and grisly) text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Illustrated by Jordyn Bonds. Directed at young women, Bondy's book addresses "Speaking Up" in myriad circumstances (with adults, bullies, friends, crushes) and explores associated issues such as eating disorders, self-esteem, and sexism. Lots of lists and author anecdotes help readers digest main points, but the narrative can occasionally feel patronizing. Photo collages flavor the pages but add little to the message. Helpful resources are included.

Reviewer: Andrea Curtis

(4) YA The actual middle-school diary of "school slut" Emily Lindin is annotated with thoughts, jokes, and wisdom from adult Emily, creator of online community "the UnSlut Project." The (sometimes cringe-worthy) diary may provide support for readers experiencing similar bullying and slut-shaming, but while the author's notes are friendly and often funny, such a present adult voice makes the overall package feel purposeful. Websites.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(2) YA In an often funny, sometimes painful, and sharply observed graphic-novel memoir, self-described tomboy Prince views her formative years through the lens of gender--or rather, society's rigid rules for gender conformity. Prince's honest voice and self-deprecating humor help make young Liz a sympathetic and relatable character. The simply rendered black-and-white panel drawings have an unpretentious quality, in keeping with the narrative tone.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2015