The Other F Word (Paperback)

The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose celebrating fat acceptance.

Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat.

The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. Editor Angie Manfredi’s The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Renée Watson, Julie Murphy, Jes Baker, Samantha Irby, Bruce Sturgell, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of art, poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty.

By combining the talents of renowned fat YA and middle-grade authors, as well as fat influencers and creators, The (Other) F Word offers teen readers and activists of all ages a tool for navigating our world with confidence and courage.

“I love being fat; I love fat people. I loved these powerful stories, poems, and lessons! Thank you, fat people! I love you!” —New York Times bestselling author Matty Matheson

“Provocative and enlightening . . . Essay titles and contributor bios are almost as empowering as the pieces themselves.” —Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)

Praise

"This book of self-affirming, self-defining, and self-loving essays is exactly what we need in this fat-hating, fat-phobic society we are living in today."
Mirna Valerio, ultramarathoner and author of A Beautiful Work in Progress
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“Fat adults will wish they'd had this book growing up, and fat teens will finally feel seen. Frank and fabulous.”
Kirkus Reviews
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**STARRED REVEW**
"This outstanding anthology of essays, illustrations, poems, and letters assembled and edited by librarian and writer Manfredi is a celebration of every body and presents a revolutionary message about fat acceptance and self-love."
Publishers Weekly
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**STARRED REVIEW**
"A provocative and enlightening collection of personal essays, prose, poetry and artwork. . .Essay titles and contributor bios are almost as empowering as the pieces themselves."
Shelf Awareness
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"This powerful anthology creates an important discourse celebrating body diversity, leaving readers feeling inspired to seek their own form of self-acceptance. Recommended purchase for all libraries, especially for those seeking engaging essays promoting body positivity for teens."
School Library Journal
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