Friday Five Book Fix...Strong Female Characters in Children's Literature

In honor of women's history month, today's theme is dedicated to those female characters that pave the road with their strength and determination.

Click on the thumbnails below for a book summary from Goodreads.

1.  Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling




2.   Sal of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech




3.  Karana from The Island of the Blue Dolphin  by Scott O'Dell



4.  Esperanza of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan



5.  Julie of Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George



These were some of my favorites that I have enjoyed with my daughter who is 11.  This link A Mighty Girl which says it provides "The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls" is an awesome website to help provide positive role models for girls.

The Collage below, made by the brilliant people at the blog No Time for Flashcards showcases picture books with strong girl charcters.  Click on the thumbnail and it will take you to their blog.



Happy reading with your "mighty girl" and courageous boy,