This issue starts in Warsaw and ends in a Girls Rock Camp. In between there’s the school year, LB’s second year as a full-time teacher in Chicago Public Schools. This year her and the students take on issues of gang violence, homophobia, the holocaust, misogyny, immigration, rape, dog fighting, and a good deal more. There’s also the worst roommate ever, a two piece feminist band that writes songs about hating marriage and supporting male figure skating, Costa Rican bat caves, AC/DC, a letter to Orbit Gum, and drunk teachers pulling down their pants...[ continued ]

LB takes us through another year teaching in the Chicago public school system. As always, a great mix of humorous tales and getting real about class and racial injustice in this country. This time around: booties get slapped, names get called, tattoos come to pass, homebrews explode, tears are shed. LB’s awesome drawings throughout. 88 pages, quarter-size.

L.B. wears her heart on her sleeve for this one and makes it clear that apathy is not an acceptable option in life. She makes you get mad about injustices and makes you notice the moments that make life worth living. From teacher strikes to student-led courtroom debates, winning dance contests to summer tours, there is so much to be inspired by in this issue. One of the best zines running...[ continued ]