From School Library Journal
As societal expectations over time have changed to a more accepting view of women as independent, intelligent beings, so too has literature begun to reflect those changes. The authors use the term "empowered girls" to describe these new protagonists. There are discussions of young women in historical fiction, in the contemporary world, in fantasy, and in memoir. Chapters include analyses of novels and offer examples of female empowerment achieved in a variety of ways. Each chapter concludes with annotated suggestions for further reading. A bibliography cites the books mentioned throughout the text. A valuable exploration of the topic.
Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Choice, October 2002
An absorbing, thoughtful study, one that sheds new light on contemporary young adult literature and gender issues.
