Growing up female in 2020 presents a myriad of challenges unknown to previous generations. It's no wonder that many teenage girls feel self-conscious, apprehensive, or even powerless.

Luckily, the Storyteller's Cottage and Miranda Wheeler have devised a method to harness the magical power of words to inspire, empower and embolden fledgling women.

Young bookworms aged 12 - 17 are invited to join "Lit Chicks," an enchanting circle of bibliophiles who explore thought-provoking excerpts from female writers, examine their own fears and doubts, and learn to find their own strength and determination through guided journaling, poetry writing and targeted letter-writing (as in, writing letters to their older selves). Both the written word and the words we write will kindle the flames of courage, spirit and self-confidence that will become the first step on an amazing journey toward self-actualization and a purpose-driven life.