"Chris Barcelos has written a beautifully sophisticated yet highly readable introduction to the vibrant world of youth organizing around reproductive justice issues. This primer expanded my vocabulary, deepened my understanding, and inspired me beyond measure."--Khiara M. Bridges, author of Reproducing Race: An Ethnography of Pregnancy as a Site of Racialization
"By centering youth activists as agents of social change, Barcelos offers critical insight into the realities and potential of youth activism. Written in accessible language, Youth Organizing for Reproductive Justice widens our political horizons by masterfully demonstrating the intertwined nature of political issues that may initially seem unrelated. A must-read for anyone interested in social change and how we can work together to craft a better future."--Florence Ashley, author of Gender/Fucking: The Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body
"What a gift! Chris Barcelos's wonderfully evocative, accessible new book unearths the power, urgency, and promise of youth organizing. Pairing key concepts and frameworks with case studies and discussion guides, Barcelos provides an essential introduction to what autonomy and freedom look like for young people today. This should be required reading for anyone ready to learn about reproductive justice from the next generation."--Mia Kim Sullivan, Executive Director, Collective Power for Reproductive Justice