Feminism

From fiction to nonfiction, adult to children's picture books, Second Story Press has been at the forefront of feminist publishing for over 20 years.

Books in Feminism

Consuming Passions

"I cannot recommend Consuming Passions too highly." Calgary HeraldTwenty-two experts share their extensive knowledge on women's preoccupation with body size. They consider the continuum of eating b... more

Dazzling Women Designers

Designing our World - from Fashion to Robots   The work of women designers touches every part of our lives. In the 1920s British furniture designer and architect Eileen Gray developed ideas ... more

Fearless Female Journalists

Women who've changed the world by reporting on it Ten inspirational biographies of women who risked everything - including their lives - to bring us the world's stories. Whether reporting from the... more

Gladdy's Wake

Radical politics and obsession link a family across three generationsNew York City – The 1920sGladys Sage escaped the backwoods of Northern Ontario, leaving behind the body of her stepfather,... more

Napi's Dance

Coming in October 2012 Napi's Dance narrates the tale of two women in 19th century Alberta: Snake Woman, from the Blackfoot Blood tribe, and Eleanor, a young woman of English/Irish descent who arr... more

Not An Easy Choice

If most North Americans admit they support a woman's right to an abortion, why does the controversy still rage? Are there issues that the pro-choice movement hasn't addressedâ issues that rem... more

On the Edge

The acceptance of women's hockey into the 1998 Olympic Games accelerated the groundswell of interest in this highly-charged competitive sport. Despite the enormous popularity of women's hockey, pla... more

Pornography and the Sex Crisis

Can we do something about pornography without using censorship? Yes, says award-winning journalist and activist Susan G. Cole. Moving beyond the arguments that have polarized the country around thi... more

Power Surge

Frank, clear-eyed and consistent, this collection bucks the backlash against feminist ideas. With a twist on Lesbian Chic, Madonna and other icons, Cole analyzes the many forms of violence against ... more

Princess to the Rescue

Why can’t it be perfectly normal for a princess to save a prince?! Once upon a time, there was a princess who saved princes. This particular princess is not afraid, she is not weak, and she ... more

Terrific Women Teachers

Profiles of ten inspiring women educators from around the world Each chapter includes photographs, sidebars and fascinating facts about these groundbreaking women:   Maria Montessori, found... more

The Way It Is

It may be the ‘60s - the era of equal rights and free love - but two teens find that change is slow in coming to their small town To Ellen Manery, a brilliant, introverted, socially isolated... more

Writing the Revolution

Feminist journalist & activist Michele Landsberg - From the front lines of the Women's Movement One of the most respected voices in Canadian feminism, two-time National Newspaper Award-winning... more

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