Discover all there is to know about strong women in fiction: Hermione Granger, Wonder Woman, Princess Leia, and more!

A strong woman is not just a badass lady who solves her problems with a high kick and a sassy comeback, all the while looking fabulous in a cape (although the cape is a plus!). A strong woman is a pioneer for bravery, intelligence, determination, and social justice for all.

Compelling, humorous, and brilliantly illustrated in equal measures, The Science of Strong Women showcases a collection of fifty fantastic fictional feminists we all know and love. Through media analysis and awe-inspiring discoveries, this inspirational guide delves deeper into female-forward fiction and features a truly diverse collection of strong women including:

June Osborne
Star Carter
Katniss Everdeen
Elizabeth Bennet
Éowyn
Jo March
Buffy Summers
And many more

Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, and may we learn from them with The Science of Strong Women.

Illustrated by: Alice Needham