From Fifteen to Speak : challenges facing the adolescent girl in U.S. society -- How to use literature to explore adolescent girls' developmental issues -- Contemporary realistic fiction, contemporary issues -- Something old, something new : girls' issues in historical fiction -- Fantastic females : strong girls in fantasy and science fiction -- Discussing the books : the extracurricular girls' book club -- Using the books : in-class activities -- Epilogue : what we hope for our girls.