August 15, 2025

Digital Girlhoods

by Katherine A. Phelps ’09
Temple University Press, 2025

Digital Girlhoods by Katherine A. Phelps '09 A significant contribution to the understanding of girlhood in America today, this book explores important questions about tween girlhood and social media, including identity exploration, gender, digital narratives, and peer relationships.

This nuanced exploration illustrates the challenges tween girls face, and the opportunities they have to give meaning to their own stories.


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