FYI, y'all -- thought this might be of interest ...
Laura Quilter / lauramd@uic.edu
Electronic Services Librarian
University of Illinois at Chicago
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Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 09:36:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jyotsna64@aol.com
To: progressive/alternative library community <PLGNET-L@cornell.edu>
Subject: Brave Girls and Strong Women book list
I have compiled a book list that others may be interested in. The Brave
Girls and Strong Women Book list (http://members.aol.com/brvgirls) features
over 40 little-known books (fiction and nonfiction) that empower girls.
In other words, these books feature brave, intelligent, and/or resourceful
girl characters who stand up for themselves, and/or strong women role models.
The books are for ages 2-17, but the majority are for ages 4-14.
The books are "little-known" because they are published by small publishers
in the U.S. and Canada, and small publishers usually have small publicity
budgets. I personally read over 100 books before selecting the books on my
list, because I wanted to make sure they were interesting and fun to read, as
well as empowering for girls.
The books include collections of biographies, self-help books, history, folk
tales, mysteried, and general fiction. I had a great time reading these
books and felt like I was discovering "hidden treasure."
You can find the list of books and descriptions on my Web site:
http://members.aol.com/brvgirls, OR if you want a printed copy of the 6-page
list and a handy bookmark, please send $1 and a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to: Jyotsna Sreenivasan, P.O. Box 15481, Washington, DC 20003-0481.
My Web site also lists about a dozen books for adults about girls' loss of
self-esteem and what to do about this problem. As you may know, recent
studies have shown that as girls approach adolescence their self-esteem tends
to drop, leading to girls who do not try as hard, who do not take on
leadership roles, and who can succumb to eating disorders and abusive
relationships in later life.
I hope this is helpful!
Jyotsna Sreenivasan
Writer/Editor
jyotsna64@aol.com
Brave Girls and Strong Women book list
http://members.aol.com/brvgirls
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