Girls on Fire

<p> Under the threat of climate change corruption inequality and injustice Americans may feel they are living in a dystopian novel come to life. Like many American narratives dystopian stories often focus on males as the agents of social change.</p><p> With a focus on the intersections of race gender class sexuality and power the author analyzes the themes issues and characters in young adult (YA) dystopian fiction featuring female protagonists--the Girls on Fire who inspire progressive transformation for the future.</p>