Speaking of Kathleen Hanna, you should buy this book. In writing an ode to the riot grrrl, Marisa Meltzer plays cultural historian to my misspent youth, with all the music and fashion and metal lunchboxes that went along with it. Not content to leave the study at only Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, and the like, she even delves into the land of the Spice Girls and Christina Aguilera. It’s an inspiring read, and afterwards you might just find yourself in front of the mirror, arranging pastel baby barrettes in your hair or writing the word “SLUT” in capital letters across your stomach. Because while the era of the riot grrrl is over, the mentality isn’t. So here is the only time I can say, without irony or ridicule, you go girl.

I interviewed her on my POP BLOG, so check that out too. You can buy the book HERE.

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