Why people recommend it
My First Little Book of Intersectional Activism by Titania McGrath is a satirical children's book that parodies modern progressive politics and social justice activism through the fictional persona created by comedian Andrew Doyle. The book was discussed and promoted across multiple media platforms in late 2020. On Modern Wisdom, the host Chris Williamson linked the publication in the show notes and recommended it, describing it as a little book of intersectional activism that features some of the author's favorite historical characters and offers a satirical look at how one might teach children these concepts. Additionally, Tim Pool referenced the book on Timcast IRL in August 2020 while highlighting online tweets and commentary generated by Andrew Doyle under the Titania McGrath pseudonym. Pool noted the author's framing that the text was specifically written as a children's book. Throughout both podcast appearances, the commentary focused on the satirical nature of the work, using the fictional activist persona to mock contemporary cultural discourse, political correctness, and modern ideological trends surrounding intersectionality, education, and social justice activism in public life.
Who recommended it
- Tim Pool Discussed
Tim Pool — 1 mention
“titania says i have written a book for children it's called my first little book of intersectional activism”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“titania mcgrath's little book of intersectional activism linked in the show notes below including some of her favorite characters from history and how you can uh teach your children to”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- How to Be an Antiracist
- Antiracist Baby
- How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
- Lead from the Outside
- Righteous Indignation
- Starship Troopers
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so like I thought so I've written a book as titania and she's trying to it's called my first little book of intersectional activism right because she can't get it”
“it's called my first little book of intersectional activism”