It was another nonfiction book but it wasn’t a narrative like My Brother My Land. I read Sexed Up by Julia Surano. It’s a social science book about how we sexualize people in society and the stigma that comes with being sexualized. This book covered on a lot of concepts I was already familiar with from my own research and personal experience, but it was nonetheless still really informative. It touches on how sexualization affects several marginalized groups, who tends to be sexualized the most. She also provides her own solutions to how we can undo these stigmas surrounding sex and work towards a more positive outlook on the conversation. It’s pretty introductory in its presentation and especially good to share with a parent or to read for school as Julia presents her ideas in clear, repeated, themes and patterns that she address.
The next book I'm reading is one I'm really looking forward to. I found it at this giant library while in Vancouver, B.C. It's called The Witchery and it features a predominant black cast and it's soooo giving The Craft. I read that this book is a great fall read but honestly I can't wait. It'll be nice to get back into YA fantasy after reading some rather dense books back to back. I actually did mean to start it today, but I went to my friends' wedding reception and once I got back I played so much Elden Ring. But I'll definitely get to it tomorrow!