Elizabeth Rhodes
Author · Illustrator · Designer · Feminist
Portland, Oregon
Author · Illustrator · Designer · Feminist
Portland, Oregon
Elizabeth Rhodes is a designer and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. Her specialties range from illustration to UX design. She's a mother of two — a fierce, opinionated girl and a curious, joyful boy — and is in a partnership with Russell, who was a huge inspiration for the creation of this book.
Russell identifies as a feminist and together they are intentional about raising both kids to expect equality — their daughter to know her worth, their son to be a champion of it. Their family is a daily reminder that feminism isn't just a women's issue — it's a framework for a better, more just world for everyone.
Elizabeth is an advocate for women's rights and a self-proclaimed feminist. She believes that feminism is for all genders, including boys. Elizabeth created Feminism is for Boys in an effort to normalize boys as feminists.
It has been a common misconception in our culture that feminism is reserved for women, and is pursued at the detriment of men. This is not the case. In fact, when feminism is truly successful, all genders will benefit. Whether it be from obtaining equal pay, or eradicating gender stereotypes, all genders will find that equality of the sexes brings more opportunity, and more unity to each individual person.
Elizabeth hopes that parents will find this book useful in helping inspire boys to connect with the word "feminist," as well as show children a book representing diverse boys that are proud of their interests, express emotions confidently, seek friendships outside of their similarities, and believe unapologetically in true equality.
By day, Elizabeth works in product design — creating digital experiences that are clear, purposeful, and human-centered. Her design sensibility is bold, playful, and purposeful, and those same instincts carry directly into her children's books.
When she's not at her desk or sketching characters, Elizabeth is reading with her kids, exploring Portland's creative community, and dreaming up her next project.
Elizabeth is currently in the early stages of her next children's book — a joyful, inclusive story about periods for young kids. Like Feminism is for Boys, it will tackle a topic that affects everyone and is too often wrapped in silence or shame.
Stay tuned for updates, and email Elizabeth to be the first to know when it's ready.
"When we teach all children to value each individual — as whole humans — we can create a future that comes together in a mutual liberation of all people."
Elizabeth is available for school visits, library events, podcast appearances, and press inquiries. She loves talking about equality, illustration, and raising feminist kids.
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