Tag Archives: Feminist Heroes

Slatebreaker All Stars: Four Penderwick Sisters and One Broken Slate

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

It is time once again to open the hallowed halls of the Slatebreaker All Stars Hall of Fame. Today is a very special occasion. We are honoring a family of four Slatebreaking sisters who consistently shatter slates and steal our … Continue reading →

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You can break a slate with a wand: Hermione Granger’s Top 5 Moments

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

The release the of last Harry Potter movie gives us an excuse to do some writing about one of our favorite Slatebreakers, the brilliant and brave Hermione Granger. We could go on for hours and many, many pages, but here … Continue reading →

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Review: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. Scholastic Press, 2011. Currently available. Genre:  YA Fiction/Satire Face Value: This cover had me pulling out my credit card before I knew what the book was about or who wrote it. Let’s break it down … Continue reading →

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Slatebreaker All Stars: The Hall of Fame Opens!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

We’re introducing a feature we plan to come back to a lot over our time writing here at Slatebreakers. The Slatebreaker All Star is granted to characters who exemplify everything we get amped up about at this site. They question … Continue reading →

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