The Vagina Monlogues - Eve Ensler, Jacqueline Woodson

The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler is more than a book—it is a movement. First performed in 1996 and published to international acclaim, this revolutionary work gave voice to a global community of women, breaking silence around sex, shame, trauma, and pleasure.

Now in its 20th Anniversary Edition, this edition features:

• Six never-before-published monologues
• A new foreword by Jacqueline Woodson
• A powerful introduction by Ensler herself

An afterword from One Billion Rising director Monique Wilson on the monologues’ worldwide impact

Born from hundreds of interviews with women, the monologues cover everything from first periods and awkward lovers to birth, abuse, and self-love. Irreverent, lyrical, honest, and raw, The Vagina Monologues celebrates women’s bodies, stories, and power.

Main Themes of the Book

• Feminist Empowerment: A rallying cry for body autonomy, dignity, and voice
• Sexual Identity & Expression: Honest, unfiltered stories about desire, discovery, and healing
• Gender-Based Violence Awareness: A core element of V-Day’s global activism
• Performance as Protest: Theatre as a tool for social change
• Intersectionality: Inclusive of race, class, and sexual orientation in the fight for equality

Why You Should Read This Book by Eve Ensler

• A foundational feminist text that sparked V-Day, a global movement to end gender violence
• Praised by The New York Times as “the most important piece of political theatre of the last decade”
• Perfect for book clubs, academic reading, and activist circles
• Gives voice to diverse women’s experiences with boldness and empathy
• Features fresh, never-before-published monologues expanding the conversation

The Vagina Monologues remains a defiant, humorous, and emotionally searing celebration of women’s bodies and stories. With the 20th anniversary edition, Eve Ensler reminds us that voice is power—and every woman deserves to be heard. This is not just a book. It’s a battle cry for equality, freedom, and radical love.