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    Zine And Heard: In 'Moxie,' A Young Woman Fights Back

    In Jennifer Mathieu's novel, "nice girl" Vivian secretly publishes a zine decrying her high school's culture of sexist harassment. Our reviewer says Moxie works on a "pure, wish-fulfillment level."
    by Caitlyn Paxson Sep 20, 2017 2 minutes
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    Caitlyn Paxson is a writer and performer. She is a regular reviewer for NPR Books and Quill & Quire.

    The slogan "Moxie Girls Fight Back!" is a call to arms for all the girls slipping quietly through the halls, biting their lips to contain their anger, striving to keep invisible and get through the day.

    Vivian Carter is one

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