Yesterday marked the first day of an event created by Lale of Lale on Lit called Girl Power Bookfest 2011.
Girl Power Bookfest takes place over the next two weeks to appreciate the "butt-kicking female protagonist" and showcase women in Young Adult literature who exhibit some serious girl power. There will be guest posts, author interviews and four giveaways throughout the GBP, all focusing on a central theme of girl power.
In fact, the first giveaway already started! You can win a copy of Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce, along with an "Self-rescuing Princess" t-shirt.
If you have a favourite girl power heroine, you can even contribute by emailing Lale the character's name, book and a few lines about what makes her so great.
Go ahead and check out Lale's blog for more details and a schedule!
