GEN: Female coming-of-age novels

[AGE / MDB <ehba@MINDSPRING.COM>]

Hello All -

This is a personal request but one for which I know I am asking the experts --
I am looking for suggestions for novels, stories, and drama (including,
although not limited to those written for young adults) that are female
coming-of-age stories. I think I want to limit my search to contemporary
novels, preferably those published in the last 10-15 years.  Suggestions of
International and multicultural fiction would be *warmly* welcomed!
I will post a hit when a goodly amount of suggestions are received.
Thanks,
Adrienne Ehlert
ehba@mindspring.com
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Media Specialist
East Garner Middle School
Garner, NC
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