by me, JoJo!
a compilation of many of the resources below and other things that give me information, anger, and hope
by Crystal Hartman
this zine rules and was my first foray into fat lib. a collection of essays about fatphobia, sizism, and how to uplift fat liberation.
by Sona Renee Taylor
radical self-love workbook that combines knowledge and healing. a must read- and check out the resources and articles on the website.
The Fat Liberation Manifesto (1973)
by Judy Freespirit and Aldebaram
7 points stating our claim to space and rejecting of societal harm against Fat folks.
by Nomy Lamm
essay describing their experiences with fat opression through the lenses of feminism and punk.
Fat and Queer: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives
edited by Bruce Owens Grimm, Miguel M. Morales, & Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini
the fiction you needed! these short stories each have their own flavor but revolve around themes of fatness & queerness intersecting.
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat
by Audrey Gordon
this book catapulted me into anger and then into self-acceptance. gordon created “your fat friend” and is one of my personal icons.
by Alok Vaid-Menon
poetry collection exploring femininity and its accompanying expectations.
by bell hooks
each chapter of this incredible book focuses on one aspect of love, like affection, trust, connection, and control. let us consider love free from the confines of patriarchal thinking and sexist gender roles.
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
by Audre Lorde
essential writings of the Black lesbian poet & feminist author.
Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of A Movement
by Dr. Angela Davis
our movements are connected.