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Make Believers
age 2+
Eclectic music with sweet lyrics and great messages.
By Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
(2012)
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Code Name Verity
age 15+
Plot-twisting, heart-wrenching, unforgettable WWII story.
By Elizabeth Wein
(2012)
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Prime Suspect (UK)
age 15+
Flawed-but-forceful female lead is a tough act to follow.
Network: ITV, PBS
(1991)
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The Universe Versus Alex Woods
age 15+
Quirky, affecting coming-of-ager hits life-and-death issues.
By Gavin Extence
(2013)
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Red Is Best
age 2+
Delightful, sweet story celebrates independence.
By Kathy Stinson
(2011)
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The Book of Negroes
age 15+
Riveting slavery epic is artful, sobering, and inspiring.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2015)
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Rift: Starfall Prophecy
age 15+
Combat-driven sci-fi expansion appeals to vets, newcomers.
Platforms: Windows
(2016)
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Cerca / Close
age 2+
Engaging, simple bilingual book shows what close means.
By Juan Felipe Herrera
(2019)
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Corduroy
age 2+
Sweet, heartwarming picture-book classic.
By Don Freeman
(1968)
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Alien Movie Poster Image
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Alien
age 15+
Dated but still extremely scary. Not for younger kids.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1979)
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Major Crimes
age 15+
A strong female lead anchors gripping crime drama.
Network: TNT
(2012)
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Continuum TV Poster Image
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Continuum
age 15+
Time travel sci-fi with bloodless violence, tough heroine.
Network: Syfy
(2013)
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Out of the Easy
age 15+
Well-told story of prostitute's daughter; for mature teens.
By Ruta Sepetys
(2013)
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What Maisie Knew Movie Poster Image
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What Maisie Knew
age 15+
Wrenching drama about child custody can spark discussion.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2013)
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Minnie's Favorites Music Poster Image
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Minnie's Favorites
age 2+
Songs from Minnie and the Clubhouse cast inspire friendship.
By Various Artists
(2013)
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The Bletchley Circle TV Poster Image
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The Bletchley Circle
age 15+
Dark murder mystery features smart women.
Network: PBS
(2012)
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Wonderfalls TV Poster Image
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Wonderfalls
age 15+
Quirky heroine helps people in need; some sexy stuff.
Network: Fox
(2004)
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The 100 TV Poster Image
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The 100
age 15+
Violent dystopian drama with strong female role model.
Network: CW
(2014)
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Gossie
age 2+
Unassuming tale offers Zen-like approach to frustration.
By Olivier Dunrea
(2002)
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Deliverance Creek
age 15+
Tense, violent Civil War drama boasts strong female roles.
Network: Lifetime
(2014)
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