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The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for

Posted by: John on: November 8, 2009

essential dykes to watch out forBechdel, Alison.  The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for.  2009 (Nov.).  352p.  Houghton Mifflin, $25.00.  (978-0-618-96880-0).  Gr. 10-12.

For the past 25 years, readers have followed the countercultural adventures of Lois, Ginger, Sparrow, Mo, Claire, Toni, and their lovers and friends in this comic strip that has been syndicated, translated, and chosen for collections.  Selections from all eleven Dykes volumes joined here by sixty of the newest strips not yet published in book form follow these characters from youth to middle age as they debate politics, fight for women’s equality, create families, struggle with cancer, and—of course—have hot sex.  Funny, thoughtful, fast-moving, this mélange of lesbian experiences is perfect for a rainy day in front of a fireplace or a relaxing time at the beach.

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