- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press; annotated edition edition (April 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810842904
- ISBN-13: 978-0810842908
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,594,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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Examining 'historical fiction, contemporary realism, and literature of the fantastic,' this book shows how these genres offer new images of girlhood for their readers. Anyone interested in girls' literature will find this an absorbing, thoughtful study, one that sheds new light on contemporary young adult literature and gender issues. (Choice )
A fascinating, illuminating study that would be a fine addition to all academic and large public libraries. (Booklist )
Readable and lucid...highly recommended for all those working with teens and their literature as well as for students in undergraduate and graduate courses. (Voya )
This book is a wonderful tool for those working with adolescent girls, particularly teachers of English literature. The book offers a welcome perspective to adolescent development and empowerment. Those working with adolescent females will find the book useful for finding books that will inspire and communicate to today's young girls. (The Children's Literature Program )
...a wonderful overview of books published in the last decade or so that feature 'spunky, fiery, empowered girls' as protagonists. The book is a fantastic resource for everyone...this book does an excellent job... (Feminist Collections )
A valuable exploration of the topic. (School Library Journal )
A fascinating, illuminating study that would be a fine addition to all academic and large public libraries. (Booklist )
Readable and lucid...highly recommended for all those working with teens and their literature as well as for students in undergraduate and graduate courses. (Voya )
This book is a wonderful tool for those working with adolescent girls, particularly teachers of English literature. The book offers a welcome perspective to adolescent development and empowerment. Those working with adolescent females will find the book useful for finding books that will inspire and communicate to today's young girls. (The Children's Literature Program )
...a wonderful overview of books published in the last decade or so that feature 'spunky, fiery, empowered girls' as protagonists. The book is a fantastic resource for everyone...this book does an excellent job... (Feminist Collections )
A valuable exploration of the topic. (School Library Journal )
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This review is from: Declarations of Independence: Empowered Girls in Young Adult Literature, 1990-2001 (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book! Very insightful about the types of young adult literature directed at girls in the past ten years. Covers all genres and topics,very helpful in teaching YA fiction. Highly reccomended!
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This review is from: Declarations of Independence: Empowered Girls in Young Adult Literature, 1990-2001 (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book! Very insightful about the types of young adult literature directed at girls in the past ten years. Covers all genres and topics,very helpful in teaching YA fiction. Highly reccomended!
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