Chelsea Johnson became interested in feminism through writers like Audre Lorde and Patricia Hill Collins as an undergraduate at Spelman College, a historically Black college for women in Atlanta, GA. She went on to study the politics of race, class, gender, andfashion at the University of Southern California, where she earned her PhD in sociology and gender studies in 2019. Chelsea now works as an applied researcher in the corporate world, using intersectionality to help companies design products with underrepresented groups in mind.
Latoya Council was born and raised in Dudley, North
Carolina. She wasfirst introduced to the concept of
intersectionality at Spelman College, which inspired her
scholarship, activism, and vision for a more inclusive world.
LaToya went on to earn her MA in sociology at the University of
Colorado, Colorado Springs and is currently finishing up her PhD in
sociology at the University of Southern California. Her
researchtheoriseshow race, class, and gender shape work and family
life.
Carolyn Choi as born to immigrant parents in Los Angeles. After graduating with her BA from UCLA, Carolyn began community organising with an immigrant rights organisation in Los Angeles, where intersectionality was central to her advocacy work. She later went abroad to earn an MS in sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is currently at the University ofSouthern California, finishing up her PhD. Carolyn's research touches on the topics of human trafficking and international migration.
Ashley Seil Smith , illustrator,was raised in California and
the conservative South, the last of five daughters. After studying
women's health in India during undergrad, Ashley committed to
public conversations about feminism and bodies, and created a
menstruation museum and period box subscription company.She
received her MFA from theSchool of Visual Artsin New York City
andnow works full-time as an artist. Her work has been featured in
theNew York Times,Lenny, andForbes. She lives and works in New York
City.
“IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All is another
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identities, such as race and gender, may affect how people navigate
the world — and how they may benefit or be oppressed by others.”
—HUFFPOST
“[A] celebration of solidarity, allyship, and community...A
welcoming resource for conversations about equality and social
justice that shows readers how identities are made up of myriad
influences.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Diversity takes center stage in this welcoming introduction to
intersectional feminism, a joyous affirmation of how we are all
connected.” —TIME Magazine
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recommended.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review
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—LIT HUB
“The concept of intersectionality...is broken down with ease and
clarity...cheerful, vibrant.” —Booklist
“Here is a book to increase awareness of the beautiful and
different life experiences of many...Front and back matter will aid
further discussion and empower caregivers to confidently discuss
our societal need for understanding and compassion for all.”
—Readertotz
“This wonderful book addresses major social justice issues of our
time in an accessible manner. The authors celebrate diversity and
illustrate the advantages of attending to intersectionality. By
“making room,” the children in this book create space in which each
individual’s uniqueness can shine, brightening everyone’s lives.”
—DR. LAUREL WESTBROOK, Associate Professor of Sociology and
co-founder of Sociologists for Trans Justice
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