s.e. smith is a writer, editor, and agitator based in Northern California, with publication credits across the globe, including work in the Guardian, Salon, Bitch Magazine, xoJane, and In These Times. smith's focus is on social justice, particularly intersectionality, examining media depictions and social attitudes surrounding members of marginalized groups. As a reviewer, smith's area of interest lies in young-adult fiction of all genres, particularly books featuring diverse characters and authors who push the boundaries of convention.