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Readers' Advisory: Strong Female Characters: Introduction

Fiction, Non-Fiction, E-Books, Audiobooks and Graphic Novels that feature strong female characters

Topic and Purpose

This guide highlights reading materials that showcase strong female characters in both primary and secondary roles. Non-fiction, fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and children's books are included in this guide. The genre of the material is noted along with a description of the item. All titles link to catalog records for further description and exploration. Explore what the LARC has in paperback, what is available via eBook, and as an Audiobook.

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“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” ― Madeleine Albright

“Behind every great woman ... is another great woman.” ― Kate Hodges

“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ― Maya Angelou

Some of the Attributes of Strong Female Characters

  • Persistent 
  • Independent 
  • Resilient 
  • Determined  
  • Resistance 
  • Intelligence
  • Fighter 
  • Intensity          
  • Ambitious 
  • Powerful 
  • Brave
  • Reliable 
  • Calculated 
  • Cunning 
  • Resourceful 
  • Innovative 
  • Passionate