¡Que lleguen las superheroínas!

This is a definitive work on Disney, public pedagogy, and the ways in which media influence how we live our daily lives. Really just a master work.

If you know a tween or teen that is just getting into comic book heroes, it is pretty widely agreed that Squirrel Girl in one of the best female superhero titles around right now. Funny, engaging, and friendly to both girls and boys. Pick this title up.

Older teenage kids (and adults) should definitely give Ms. Marvel a try. It is a complicated and gripping comic that should be relatable for teenagers everywhere. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous as well, which is a bonus.

As celebrity icons go, your daughters (and sons) couldn't find a better one to follow than Rowan Blanchard. This star of Disney Channel's Girl Meets World is whip-smart, well-read and engages the word in the kind of feminist understanding that is completely unexpected from the average 14-year-old. Your child is going to look up to some celebrity; it’s natural in our kind of society. Rowan's one of the good ones.

Dads of daughters who want to share superhero culture with their girls should check out this blog full of resources. Let’s stick together to give our girls a foundation to be heroes of their own!

If you happen to be a studio executive wondering how to successfully build a franchise around a female lead, this blog has a masterful blueprint for you to follow. Follow these steps and watch what happens.