A Pretend Youtuber on Why You Should Read Felix Ever After

 

- Aya Surheyao




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  1. Priya HMay 25, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    I loved your video! You gave great descriptions on what you liked and didn't like, and your direct quotes really showed what you are talking about. Ezra and Felix seem like really interesting characters, and the issues talked about in the book are very important. Great post!

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  2. KathrynMay 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    Great video! The passage that you read gave a good description of Ezra and Felix's relationship, and it sounds like the book sets up the character's personalities really well. The themes of intertextuality also sound very interesting and important.

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  3. Grace W-KMay 25, 2021 at 8:43 PM

    I really liked your video! Felix Ever After sounds like an interesting book, especially when you were talking about the intersectionality shown because Felix is transgender, black, and queer, yet Felix was still discriminated against by people who maybe only identify as LGBTQ or as a minority. The video was a fun way to give a book review, and I will make sure to also comment and comment :)

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