women heroes in literature

Explores the character of Hermione Granger, including her creation by author J.K. Rowling, her journey in the Harry Potter series of books and movies, and more.

For more than seventy years, Wonder Woman has been fighting for equality, power, and truth with her lasso of truth in one hand and her sword in the other.

She is a founding member of the Justice League, a goddess, and an ambassador of the Amazonian people. Wonder Woman burst onto the comic book scene during World War II. For more than seventy years, she has been fighting for equality, power, and truth with her lasso of truth in one hand and her sword in the other.

". . . She is a founding member of the Justice League, a goddess, and an ambassador of the Amazonian people. Wonder Woman burst onto the comic book scene during World War II. For more than seventy years, she has been fighting for equality, power, and truth with her lasso of truth in one hand and her sword in the other. Author Steve Kort? shares the story of how one of the first and foremost superheroines was created, and how she came to be such a powerful feminist icon"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can rely upon, like resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence. Also included are insights from psychologists and personal anecdotes from courageous real-life women involved in all facets of pop culture"--OCLC.

Explores the production, representation, and reception of prominent female superheroes in mainstream superhero comics, television shows, and films.