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Finding Fictional Heroines: A Get Smart Girl’s Guide

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ~ Anna Quindlen In our modern era, it’s hard to find female role models that empower women, but also show them that part of being human means showing a range of emotions. Heroines can be [...]

Get Smart about the #HeForShe Campaign

As a super-massive Harry Potter fan, I have been blown away by how Emma Watson, the actress that played Hermione in the book series' film adaptions, has grown. She's become an extremely intelligent and inspiring young woman, and has recently been named the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. That's kind of a big deal. In her [...]