The Myth of the Strong Heroine in YA Novels

Sarah Raughley:

This is great. I think we need to rethink how we understand strength, weakness and potential for growth when it comes to YA heroines!

Originally posted on The Book Wars:

The success of Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of the much loved and much laudedHunger Gamestrilogy,gave rise toa brand of heroines that many were quick to tout as “strong female protagonists” that are rarely (if ever) seen in books meant for children.

These heroines (or protagonists, the words are interchangeab...