

But when the school administration shuts the Red Club down because of complaints, the girls are stunned. The club's secret locker has an emergency stash of supplies, and the girls are always willing to lend an ear, a shoulder, or an old pair of sweatpants. It's more than a group of girls supporting each other through Aunt Flo's ups and downs it's a Hawking Middle School tradition. Riley Dunne loves being a member of the Red Club. Martin's The Babysitter's Club and Ann Brashares's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants will love." - School Library Journal (starred review) A tween reporter discovers an important and beloved club at school is being shut down-and uses the power of the pen to try and activate some much-needed social change in this period-positive and empowering middle grade novel about the importance of standing up for what you believe in. "Will educate and inspire budding feminists.A real and necessary read, period!" - Kirkus Reviews "Empowering." - Booklist "A middle school feminist manifesto that fans of girl-led ensembles like Ann M.
