The Other F Word

The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose, celebrating fat acceptance
 
Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Renée Watson, Julie Murphy, Jes Baker, Samantha Irby, Bruce Sturgell, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of art, poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty. By combining the talents of renowned fat YA and middle-grade authors, as well as fat influencers and creators, The (Other) F Word offers teen readers and activists of all ages a tool for navigating our world with confidence and courage.

Angie Manfredi is a librarian and writer who owns every season of Law and Order on DVD and sends over 150 handwritten Valentines every year. She has spent the last 11 years working directly with children and teens of all ages in a public library and now works in library consulting on all things youth services. Angie is fat and not sorry about it. She is a passionate advocate for literacy, diversity, and decolonizing the discourse surrounding children’s literature.

Contributors include:
Rachelle Abellar • Lily Anderson • Jes Baker • Shelby Bergen • David Bowles • Mason Deaver • Ady Del Valle • Evette Dionne • Corissa Enneking • Alex Gino • Jonathan P. Higgins • Sarah Hollowell • Samantha Irby • P.S. Kaguya • Jiji Knight • S. Qiouyi Lu • Hillary Monahan • Miguel M. Morales • Julie Murphy • Isabel Quintero • Adrianne Russell • Jana Schmieding • Amy Spalding • Laina Spencer • Mel Stringer • Bruce Sturgell • Virgie Tovar • Jess Walton • Renée Watson • Saucyé West