At Chester Museum with State Representative Jillian Gillcrest, MSW

Join Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop at the Chester Museum at The Mill (9 West Main Street, Chester) on Saturday, January 11 at 1:00pm for an author talk and signing with Connecticut State Representative Jillian Gillcrest, MSW, in celebration of her newly released book, Feminist Advocacy. Representative Gilcrest will speak about her book and engage in discussion with the audience prior to signing. Copies are available to purchase in advance online and a limited number will also be available at the event for purchase and signing. This event is presented in collaboration with the Chester Historical Society.

Click here to purchase your copy of Feminist Advocacy: Championing Gender and Social Justice in advance.

Important: This event will be held at Chester Museum at The Mill (9 West Main Street, Chester). Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis—Doors will open at 12:30 pm. Limited on-site parking is available at the museum; Additional parking is available at the public parking lot next to the bookshop at 20 Water Street. The museum is a fully accessible facility—Please email us in advance to request parking and/or seating accommodations. Public restrooms are available on-site. Thank you to Chester Museum for hosting this event.

About Feminist Advocacy:

“But women have equal rights!”

“Roe V. Wade is settled law.”

“What was she wearing?”

We’ve all heard these things—statements that offered false security around women’s rights or seemingly “innocent” questions that held women accountable for a man’s actions and were designed, ultimately, to keep women down.

Now more than ever, we understand the impact they can have, and just how far we still have to go to change the tides of justice and cultural views until women—all women—are truly equal.

The march towards progress is never linear, and in recent times we have experienced some staggering setbacks, as well as exhilarating progress. But one truth remains: women’s rights are under organized attack and the cultural war on how women are viewed continues to play out in tandem. And We. Are. Angry.

How do you express anger over injustice? And how can you take your anger over an issue and turn it into action?

In this insightful and inspiring book, Connecticut State Representative Jillian Gilchrest takes us through the process of first identifying as a feminist, to learning to actively listen to a diversity of people’s lived experiences, which serves to guide advocacy efforts, to fighting fiercely for a women’s right to choose and more.

The threats are real, and the opportunities are vast. And we need every single one of us in this together…right now.

Read this book and explore:

• The coming-of-age story of a feminist in modern times, and the impact of those values into adulthood.

• Real-world examples of advocacy and policy-making in action.

• Key historical legislation impacting women’s rights today.

• Insights into cultural wars and perceptions that shape who we are as a nation.

• Thought-provoking questions to help you identify your own viewpoints on the issues of the day—and what you are going to do about them.