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women's independence

Books about women's independence for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Lily of the Valley

The Lily of the Valley

Mrs. Mary Martha (Butt) Sherwood

Ages 10–14faith and spiritualityorphans and belonging

Cover of A Northern Light

A Northern Light

Jennifer Donnelly

Ages 14–18coming-of-agehistorical fiction

Cover of Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

Adam Woog

Ages 9–14pioneerscourage

Cover of Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott

Ages 10–18authorshipfamily