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female protagonists

Books about female protagonists for readers of all ages.

Cover of Ladies of Fantasy

Ladies of Fantasy

Seon Manley, Gogo Lewis

Ages 10–15magicimagination

Cover of Understanding (Post)feminist Girlhood Through Young Adult Fantasy Literature

Understanding (Post)feminist Girlhood Through Young Adult Fantasy Literature

Elizabeth Little

Ages 16–18feminismgender roles