"Dee (Unstuck) strategically and effectively weaves Freya's nascent feminism into timely subplots involving craftivism, the unrecognized labor of women in history, and the importance of research in this smart and passionate read."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"The age-appropriate, relatable, and realistic lessons Freya learns are reinforced by supportive grown-ups in her life. Readers will readily root for the impassioned protagonist on her hard-fought feminist journey."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"This empowering novel leads by example as Freya finds agency, uses her voice, and works to spark change with friends new and old."-- "Booklist"

"Tear This Down is a powerful and moving celebration of standing up for what you believe in and a fantastic introduction to activism. A wonderful and engaging read!"--Lisa Moore Ramee, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and The Everybody Experiment

"How a seventh grader with a lot of questions about gender inequality uses her curiosity to give voice to those who were silenced. A stirring and timely book about the power of kids to build community and move us all forward."--Susan Hood, author of Lifeboat 5

"Master-of-middle-grade Barbara Dee has done it again. In this story of change-makers finding their voices, Dee ties the courage of women in the past to the courage of young girls and their allies today. The result is a moving, stirring account of a new generation fighting for a better world and learning to navigate its complexities. Here is a book to put into all our daughters' hands--and the hands of mothers and grandmothers too."--Brigit Young, author of The Prettiest and Banned Books, Cropped Tops, and Other Bad Influences

"Barbara Dee has done it again, creating a heroine with a big voice and an even bigger heart."--Katherine Marsh, Author of 2023 National Book Award Finalist

"Wow did I love this book. Tear This Down is history and feminism and family dynamics and friendship and community sewn into a brave and brilliant story. It's going to inspire a generation of changemakers. Bravo, Barbara Dee, queen of middle grade storytelling!"--Carrie Firestone, author of Dress Coded and The First Rule of Climate Club

"Barbara Dee's books are to today's kids what Judy Blume's books were to me at that age. She tackles such complex subjects with care. As a student once told me, 'She just gets us.'"--Amanda Jones, school librarian, activist and author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

"Every middle school library needs a full set of Barbara Dee's books."--John Schu, author of Louder than Hunger

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-02-25

Length: 294 pages