WGSS Core Books: Girls and GirlhoodThe ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section compiles lists of core books on different topics, including this list on girls and girlhood. Books are limited to English-language, non-fiction titles representing the experiences of North American girls, both historically and in contemporary times. Also included are scholarly works on the sociology and psychology of girls and girl culture. First-person narratives from various ethnic groups, races, social classes, and events in American history are intentionally included, but popular titles about how to raise a girl are excluded. A few select titles with an international perspective are included.