We Heartily Approve of This Little Girl’s List of Kick-Ass Fictional Ladies

My niece showed me her scrap book. This entry made my heart grow three sizes. Made of hope. pic.twitter.com/I9phjItxCG

— Myke Lump-of-Coal (@MykeCole) December 16, 2014

Fantasy and young adult literature can get a bad rap sometimes, but Mia’s list of some of her favorite heroines is a perfect breakdown of why strong female characters like Katniss or Divergent‘s Tris are so important. Reminder: You don’t need to be in the target demographic to benefit from reading these character’s stories, either. The qualities they embody are always relevant, whether you’re a young adult or just a plain old grownup.

(Via Daily Dot)

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