Bøker av Stacy Russo

What will you be doing BEYOND 70? Far from the stereotypical views of older life being a time of decline, this inspiring collection of interviews with 21 creative women age 70 or older affirms that life in the "third act" is often a period of vitality, growth, courage, new possibilities, and even reawakening. This full-color book honors the accomplishments of these talented women who engage in painting, photography, storytelling, mixed media and collage, music, artists' books, writing, and sculpture. Their work is discussed in tandem with the history and evolution of each woman's artistic life. Through the power of personal narratives, this collection works against age- and gender-based discrimination. The diverse women artists of BEYOND 70, ranging in age from 70 through 98, offer their stories as benchmark contributions to the literature on creativity, artists' lives, women's studies/feminism, and aging.

A Better World Starts Here: Activists and Their Work presents the stories of activists contributing towards the common good within their communities and beyond in a commitment to eradicate various forms of injustice and oppression. This is a book of struggle but also a book of hope, joy, and liberation. Essential reading for anyone wishing to find empowerment and guidance, the stories of activists such as Michelle Carrera (Chilis on Wheels), activist poet Judy Grahn, Sarah Rafael García (Barrio Writers), vegan and ecofeminist writer Carol J. Adams, feminist anthropologist Ruth Behar, Sonya Renee Taylor (The Body is Not an Apology), Kamekə Brown (Farm Sanctuary), Steve Bell (Prison Library Project), Bamby Salcedo (TransLatin@ Coalition) and many others will inspire, support, and ultimately, provide promise for a better world for all readers -whether new or seasoned to activism.25 Featured Activists & their Work: Aquila Hope, trans activism Marisela Gomez, gentrification activismSandi Torkildson, community activismCarol J. Adams, ecofeminist activism Sonya Renee Taylor, body activismKate Jessica Raphael, feminist activismMichelle Carrera, food justice activism Celeste Chan, queer activismHelène Aylon, art activismJulia Feliz Brueck, consistent anti-oppression advocacy Ruth Behar, anthropology activismSteve Bell, prison advocacy Kamekə Brown, vegan advocacyJudy Grahn, poetry activismBamby Salcedo, trans activismSarah Rafael García, literary activismMichelle Habell-Pallán, scholar activismHilary Kinavey, body activismYago S. Cura, library activism Beth Pickens, art activism Lark Lo, intersectional activism Ardeth De Vries, senior dog advocacy Sara Vander Zanden, homelessness advocacyJanet Holmes, photography activismEdwin Ramirez, comedy activismSales from this book will be donated quarterly to the BBIPoC activists featured in the book. A publisher that gives back: Sanctuary Publishers, www.sanctuarypublishers.com

Everyday Magic is a poetry collection by California poet and librarian, Stacy Russo. The collection features poems celebrating the joy and beauty of common experiences. Fictional and autobiographical poems are included. Leticia Del Toro, author of Café Colima, states, "Everyday Magic revels in solitude and simple pleasures. Stacy Russo evokes the power inherent in cultivating a sanctuary for the creative self." According to artist and author Toti O'Brien, "Everyday Magic is a choral pilgrimage peopled by a variety of fresh, poignant, indelible portraits of women." Readers will discover celebration, joy, and liberation, as well as survival of trauma and abuse.

Stella Peabody, an independent and free-spirited "Wild Librarian," follows her dream and opens a vegan bakery/bookstore where she and her literary-inspired baked goods form the heart of a diverse community full of beloved characters.

Love Activism presents a daily, radical activism of kindness and a positive way to live against cruelty, violence, and injustice. This is realized through how we perform our work, what we do in our communities, and decisions we make each day. This form of activism is a holistic practice with eight beautiful elements: service, empathy, non-violence, self-care, hope, creativity, feminism, and mindfulness. Even when the dismantling of large and unjust structures, corporations, and institutions can seem daunting and disheartening, we can all make real impact in our daily lives. We can choose to live our lives as political statements. This is a profound and inspiring form of activism for ourselves, our communities, all living beings, and the earth.Love Activism is a book for those who seek a more kind and peaceful world. It provides inspiration and support for activists. Through stories, examples, and lists of practices, readers discover the different elements of Love Activism and how they can bring these practices into their lives. The book also includes interviews with ten activists throughout the United States who are involved in various types of activism in their communities. These individuals include the founder of a community garden organization; an art therapist; the founder of a food justice organization; and an individual involved with educating his community on printmaking as a form of activism. Because this book is meant to build community and foster discussion, it concludes with questions for self-reflection and reading groups. Now is the time to be brave and love powerfully.Stacy Russo, a librarian and professor at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California, is a poet, writer, and artist. She believes in libraries as community spaces; lifelong learning; public education; peaceful living; feminism; and the power of personal story. Stacy is the editor of Life as Activism: June Jordan's Writings from The Progressive (Litwin Books, 2014) and the author of We Were Going to Change the World: Interviews with Women from the 1970s and 1980s Southern California Punk Rock Scene (Santa Monica Press, 2017) and The Library as Place in California (McFarland, 2007). Her articles, poetry, and reviews have appeared in Feminist Teacher, Feminist Collections, American Libraries, Library Journal, Counterpoise, Chaffey Review, and Serials Review. She holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley; Chapman University; and San Jose State University. Stacy always takes her coffee black; eats chocolate every day; and loves to nap at the ocean.