Strong Women in Fiction

Women come in all shapes and sizes, and can be strong in a wide range of ways. In honour of International Women's Day the library would like to celebrate some amazing, strong characters:

Liesel from The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Liesel has a strong sense of social justice. She develops her own set of moral values, rather than following blindly what society says. She combines compassion with a quick mind and strong critical thinking skills. She learns the value of language and the written word - both to empower, but also to suppress when used in propaganda.

Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Katniss is a survivor. She is extremely resourceful, which allows her to survive situations that would defeat others - from facing starvation through to participating in the Hunger Games. Although she keeps her emotions close, and doesn't like expressing them, she is fiercely loyal to family, friends, and to her district. 

Willowdean Dickson from Dumplin'

Willow is a plus-sized girl who is comfortable with her own body. She is willing to stand up for herself, and get people to question their own assumptions. When self-doubt strikes, Willow takes courage with both hands and challenges herself to confront her fears - by entering a beauty pageant.