Plain Jane and the Mermaid Field Guides Abdul-Ahad's book decenters the West

Abdul-Ahad's book decenters the West and in its place focuses on everyday people

and isolation brings with it a new kind of stillness

we feel inspired to awaken others and to interrupt the systems that perpetuate body shame and oppression against all bodies

air and fire meet and

like a shimmering piece of two-toned silk

Plain Jane and the Mermaid Field Guides Abdul-Ahad's book decenters the WestTitle: Plain Jane and the Mermaid Author: Vera Brosgol ISBN: 9781250314857 Publisher: First Second Published: 2024 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition Note: New from the publisher Publisher Description: Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might