Elana Farace

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle fortified me with themes of being an outsider, the pressure to conform and the danger of conformity, the importance of giving everything to fight against evil and cherish the light, and the deep value of curiosity. It was an early encounter with strong female characters, a young girl as the heroine, and the power of feminism; channeling one's anger to make the universe a better place: “Stay angry, little Meg, you will need all your anger now" - Mrs. Whatsit.