Introduction -- Representation -- Young adult literature -- Reading as a feminist -- Girlhood and feminism -- Who should read this book? -- Overview of the text -- Defining girlhood in popular culture -- Developing girlhood -- The tropes of girlhood -- Revisiting girl: rooted in trauma -- Critiquing the narratives -- Conclusion -- Feminist issues and girls -- Identity: self, sexuality, and gender identity -- Bodily autonomy: owning the self -- Conclusion -- Reading as a feminist -- Girlhood types in young adult literature -- Feminist readings of young adult literature -- Reviews -- Selection process -- Identity -- Activity ideas -- Writing and publishing -- Visual arts -- Media activities -- Conclusion.
Summary:
Even in an era in which there are multiple and wide-ranging conversations about representations of diverse groups in literature, the depiction of girls in young adult literature has received inadequate attention. This text provides a model for understanding how girls are represented in young adult literature that will aid school and youth services librarians in their personal understanding and awareness as they build collections and create programming.\\It provides practical suggestions for how to use and implement a feminist lens while reading, discussing, and reviewing titles. Included are a list of recommended annotated titles and discussion questions for use in developing appropriate instructional and interesting programs that explore concepts of girlhood, media literacy programs, and diverse collections.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.