Young adult fiction picks for everyone
Young adult fiction is not just read by teens. From The Hunger Games to The Fault in Our Stars, the genre has grabbed the hearts of many adults, including Kerri’s. She came upon a list of recommendations on Flavorwire- 15 Teen Feminist Books Everyone Should Read.
Elisabeth Donnelly says:
There’s something thrilling about reading books when you’re young and looking for how to be in the world; here are 15 feminist-leaning books that could inspire girls — and grown women — to take over the world.
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
Beauty pageant contestants are stranded on a desert island, in a story that includes observations like this: “Why do girls always feel like they have to apologize for giving an opinion or taking up space in the world? Have you ever noticed that?”
You can view all of the recommendations here.
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