In celebration of the tenth anniversary of its initial publication, and with a new introduction by the author, here is Sandra Cisnero's greatly admired and best-selling novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Acclaimed by critics, beloved by children a…
The story of a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago. Capturing her thoughts and emotions in poems and stories, she is able to rise above hopelessness and create a quiet space for herself in the midst of her oppressive surroundings.
A guide for parents to raise balanced and confident daughters, avoiding the pitfalls of the twenty-first century, such as 'pink princess' and 'perfect girl' syndromes. An absolute must-have parenting guide to raising girls in the 21st century. 'There can be no keener revelation…
Sue Palmer discusses challenges faced in the 21st century including: the problems facing parents in an age of materialism, the way gender wars have intensified those problems, the debate about the 'female brain' and the reasons why contemporary culture can be so damaging for chi…
"We cannot give what we do not have. So, if we do not love ourselves, or even if we are too obsessed with ourselves, how then can we love others? What Makes Us Girls examines the topic of self-worth through a modern cultural lens. Using examples from the author's life experience…
"New York Times bestselling author and Girls Who Code founder/CEO Reshma Saujani inspires us to discover the power of female bravery. Do you ever feel crushed under the weight of your own expectations? Do you often lose sleep ruminating over a tiny mistake or worrying about what…
by alys, weinbaum, anne, gorsuch, barbara, sato, davarian, baldwin, kathy, peiss, liz, conor, lynn, thomas, madeleine, dong, mary, roberts, miriam, silverberg, priti, ramamurthy, ruri, ito, tani, barlow, timothy, burke, Uta, poiger
fromNext wave : new directions in women's studies
During the 1920s and 1930s, in cities from Beijing to Bombay, Tokyo to Berlin, Johannesburg to New York, the Modern Girl made her sometimes flashy, always fashionable appearance in city streets and cafes, in films, advertisements, and illustrated magazines. Modern Girls wore sex…
A collection that examines the global phenomenon of the Modern Girl that emerged in the 1920s and 30s.
Pioneering Jewish education : the AIU in Baghdad, 1864-1895 -- From Danon to Sutton : The Baghdad Girls' School, 1896-1899 -- Making adjustments : Oro Sémach's tenure in Baghdad, 1899-1904 -- From the Baghdad Girls' School to the Laura Kadoorie School for Girls, 1905-1915 -- The…
"This book is centered on the history of the girl from the medieval period through to the early twenty-first century. Authored by an international team of scholars, the volume explores the transition from adolescent girlhood to young womanhood, the formation and education of gir…
This book is centered on the history of the girl from the medieval period through to the early twenty-first century. Authored by an international team of scholars, the volume explores the transition from adolescent girlhood to young womanhood, the formation and education of girl…
Die liebenswerte Geschichte einer 13jährigen Waisen, die von einem älteren Paar adoptiert wird und.
AWhen Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables farm on Prince Edward Island, she surprises everyone: first of all, she is a girl. Marilla Cuthbert and her brother, Matthew, had specifically asked for an orphan boy. She has bright red hair that won't manage and a mouth that won't shu…
