Books Girls Love
In “Books Girls Love,” Episode, #154, Meredith Curtis, mother of four girls, shares their family’s favorite authors, including beloved authors enjoyed for four generations. She talks about the books they wrote and why girls love them. We’ve all heard of Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, and Lucy Maud Montgomery. However, have you heard of Milly Howard, Lois Lenski, Elizabeth Yates, Patricia St. John, Kate Seredy, and Martha Finley? Find out why these books have delighted girls of all ages for decades.
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Show Notes
As much as times change, the things that beat in the hearts of little girls and young women stays the same. Let me introduce you to some timeless classics that still captivate the hearts of girls of all ages.
What Kind of Books Should You Give Your Children?
Living Books
Classic Books (doesn’t matter age—classics are timeless)
Wholesome Books
Books with Good Role Models
Meet the Authors and Find Out Why They Captivate Girls’ Hearts
Milly Howard
Lois Lenski
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Pamela L. Traveres
Maud Hart Lovelace
Eleanor Porter
Kate Seredy
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Noel Streatfeild
Arleta Richardson
Edith Nesbit
Hilda Van Stockum
Elizabeth Yates
Margaret Sidney
Martha Finley
Louisa May Alcott
Patricia St. John
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Gene Stratton Porter
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Jane Austen
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