Fiction Reads 1- Strong Female Protagonist – International Women’s Day
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In the spirit of International Women’s Day on March 8, here is a series of videos, articles, graphic novels and books, which feature interesting female characters. The quality of resilience is common in all these characters, hence the first article, which starts this learning package.
Articles
1. The 5 Best Ways to Build Resiliency
Jessie Sholl. Published on experiencelife.com on 1 Oct 2020.
Cultivate resilience to improve how you deal with discomfort and adversity. Find out how to enrich your life!
2. 15 Female Literary Characters We’re Crushing On
Published on Penguin Random House.
Well-loved female protagonists in fiction have characteristics and charms that make for a compelling read. Here are some stories which you may have encountered before.
Videos
1. International Women's Day: Home Made Card Ideas
Try your hand at making some International Women’s Day themed cards with the instructions provided.
Source: International Women’s Day: Home Made Card Ideas (2020, March 8). Ventuno Art.
2. Happy International Women's Day from the Women of Marvel!
Find out which of the Marvel women characters inspire the female staff who work for Marvel Entertainment.
Source: Happy International Women’s Day from the Women of Marvel! (2018, March 9). Marvel Entertainment.
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eBooks
Check out these graphic novels and books that feature women and girls surviving school, camp and the struggles of their day to day lives. If you have only encountered female leads in romance and chick-lit novels, borrow these reads now and broaden your reading profile!
You can borrow graphic novels and comics with Libby.
Strong Female Protagonist (2014), Book One
Brennan Lee Mulligan, Molly Ostertag
Call Number: English 741.5973 MUL -[CMX]. IDW Publishing, 2019.
Alison Green used to be one of the most powerful superheroes around, fighting crime with other teenagers under the alter ego Mega Girl. Now a college student, she is trying to find ways to help the world while still getting to class on time.
If you prefer physical books, you can also find the book at the libraries.
Strong Female Protagonist (2014), Book Two
Brennan Lee Mulligan, Molly Ostertag
Call Number: English 741.5973 MUL -[CMX]. IDW Publishing, 2019.
In this second book, one-time superhero and current college student Alison Green now faces trouble in the form of mysterious murders, ex-teammates with grudges, a cantankerous professor, and people who think they know the best way to be a hero.
If you prefer physical books, you can also find the book at the libraries.
The Queen's Gambit
Walter Tevis
Call Number: English TEV. Blackstone Publishing, 2018.
Eight-year-old orphan, Beth Harmon learns to play chess from the janitor in the basement and discovers her remarkable talent for the game which eventually transforms her life in many ways. This thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Borrow the audiobook - we currently have unlimited copies, so you can listen immediately.
If you prefer physical books, you can also find the book at the libraries.
Wonder Woman (2011), Volume 1 Blood
Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang
DC Comics, 2016.
The first of six issues of the critically acclaimed new Wonder Woman series are collected here. Wonder Woman finally learns who her father is after it being kept a secret from her. Why does Hera’s daughter, Strife want the truth revealed? Celebrated writer Brian Azzarello creates a new direction for one of DC’s best-known heroes!
Borrow the eBook.
Books Available at the Libraries
The Girl Under the Bed
Dave Chua, Ng Xiao Yan
Call Number: Young Adult Lending Singapore 741.595957 CHU. Epigram Books, 2012.
Set in Singapore, during the Hungry Ghost Month, The Girl Under the Bed is a spooky and thrilling tale about Jingli, who is in Secondary One. She finds a ghost sleeping under her bed and they become friends. With another boy, Weizhong, who is also a medium, they set out to find out more about Xiaomei and why she appeared to Jingli.
Find the book at the libraries.
Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi
Call Number: English 741.5944 SAT -[ART]. Pantheon Books, 2003.
Persepolis, The story of a childhood, illustrates in comic form the author’s life from six to fourteen years old in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution. With the turmoil in the larger society, her family’s love is much needed to get her through the days.
Find the book at the libraries.
Lumberjanes. Beware the Kitten Holy. [Volume One]
Noelle Stevenson
Call Number: English 741.5973 STE -[ART]. BOOM! Box, 2015.
Best pals Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley intend to have a fantastic summer together at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. However they face a magical quest and an assortment of supernatural critters which get in their way of fun.
Find the book at the libraries.
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