Successful Female Writers That Can Make A Change
BY ALYSSA PARK, GRADE 5
Despite the gender inequalities that impact female authors in the literary industry, there are so many female authors that have overcome these barriers and changed the world through their writing. In this article, we are going to discuss a few female authors who have been trailblazers in their field.
Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier
Have you ever heard of The Babysitter's Club?” It was originally written by Ann M. Martin. She inspired another author, Raina Telgemeier to produce graphic novels, such as Guts, Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts, and rewrote The Babysitter's Club.
R.J. Palacio
R.J. Palacio Is the author of Wonder, which was one of her best and most popular books. Wonder was the winner of the 2014 Maine Student Book Award, Vermont's Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, the 2015 Mark Twain Award, Hawaii's 2015 Nene Award, and the Junior Young Reader's Choice Award for 2015. Wonder was inspire by one of R.J. Palacio’s experiences, when she walked into a store, and her kids cried about a girl whose face looked different than other people's. This event inspired her to write Wonder, which also has a movie based off it!
R.J. Palacio. Intellectual Freedom Blog
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was the author of Little Women. She died in 1888, but her legacy is continued through the numerous modern versions of Little Women that have been written in recent years. These works inspire the next generation of women to be resilient and brave like Jo March and the other characters of this influential book.
Dusti Bowling. Barnes and Noble
Dusti Bowling
Dusti Bowling is the author of Insignificant Events In The Life Of A Cactus, a book that discusses the struggles of living with disabilities. In the book, the main character, Aven, is born without arms. As Aven navigates the confusing and difficult world of high school, she is challenged to overcome people’s preconceived notions about her due to her disability.
Next time you read a book written by a female author, remember all the work that the author put into writing and publishing the book. And if you enjoyed the book, remember to recommend it to friends and family to support the author!
This article was written during the GWS Summer Writing Workshop. Taught by the GWS Publication Team, the workshop hosted young journalists in grades 1 through 12, each with a passion for writing and learning. Over five weeks throughout the summer, students brainstormed, researched, outlined, drafted, revised, and ultimately produced an article about a topic related to women in business. Learn more about the workshop here.
