The “Pick Me Girl”: Understanding Relational Aggression Through Young Adult Literature

Authors

Kaleigh D. Phelps, James Madison UniversityFollow

Abstract

This text set list focuses on coming of age through a feminist lens. All books introduce a new perspective or enhance a complex view of womanhood in literature and how we view female friendships and relational aggression. Using the concept of windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors, the text set list highlights the need for feminist literature from a young age.

Author Biography

Kaleigh is a current student in James Madison University's M.A.T. program. After graduation, she hopes to teach middle school English. She is a collector of stories and has a deep passion for global and literacy education.

Recommended Citation

Phelps, Kaleigh D. (2024) "The “Pick Me Girl”: Understanding Relational Aggression Through Young Adult Literature," Virginia English Journal: Vol. 72: Iss. 2, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/vej/vol72/iss2/3