The Rebels

"The Rebels" is a novel by Jennifer Mathieu telling the story of Vivian Carter, a teenage girl fed up with the way girls are treated at her high school in a small town in Texas. She decides to create an anonymous feminist zine – called Moxie – to challenge sexist behaviour, dress codes and harassment at school. The zine sparks a real "revolution" among the students and changes the social dynamics between them.

📙 The book's main themes:

• Challenging and opposing gender inequality at school
• Empowering girls and solidarity among them
• How a small idea can bring about big change in a community
• The protagonists' personal growth and identity formation
  This novel is for teenagers and young adults, but its messages about justice, equality and finding your voice are powerful for any age.