The representation of women across all forms of media has been discussed in depth in seemingly every major news outlet in the last year. This is brilliant news. What seems to have been discussed less than other forms of media, though, is children’s books. Considering their importance in shaping our political beliefs, forming our ideas about identity and instilling confidence, this seems like something that should be redressed. Thus, without further ado, let’s launch into Turnaround’s top picks of children’s books that show women as complex characters or see them taking on a role they might historically have been denied … Continue reading Great Female Characters in Children’s Books