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In an anthology of revolution and amount of resistance, a sisterhood of YA writers shines a light on a hundred years . 5 of heroines on the margins and in the intersections. To value yourself, to love yourself, should not have to be a radical decision. Yet it remains as challenging for an American gal to make today as it was in 1927 on the steps of the Supreme Courtroom. 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 North american racism even while loving America. And it's the only decision when you've weighed society's goals and found them seeking. In The Radical Component, 12 of the most talented writers working in young adult literature today tell the experiences of girls of all colors and creeds standing up for themselves and their beliefs - whether which means secretly learning Hebrew in early on Savannah, using the family magic to cross as white in 1920s Hollywood, or performing in a feminist punk music group in 1980s Boston. And they're asking you to join them. Original experiences 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