Let's hear it for the girl!

As Women's History Month comes to a close, I am thrilled to introduce you to two strong (fictional) young ladies sure to inspire a new generation to break down walls and follow their dreams!



To your right, I introduce Korra. For those of you young (and older) fans of Nickeodeon's smash hit series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender", you may already already know that Korra is the star of the sequel, aptly called, "The Legend of Korra."

While the series debuts on Nickelodeon April 14th, I was lucky enough to catch a sneak peak of the first two episodes and can honestly tell you that everyone is in for a treat!

Taking place several decades after the end of the first series, Korra emerges as the new master of the four elements after Aang's (the previous Avatar and star of the original series) time has passed.

However, the world in which Korra lives is quite different than the one who desperately needed Aang. In this more modern world, where benders of all sorts live together, technology has moved along while manipulation of the elements is looked on as something for use in spectator sports and suspicion. Korra is strong willed and spirited. She has mastered water (her native element), fire and earth but is finding air to be tricky as her impulsive nature counters the patience and serenity associated with air bending.

Tenzin, Aang's son is tasked with training Korra, though their personalities are opposite. However, mastering air may be the least of Korra's problems as she may have to convince the world the still do indeed need their Avatar.


To your right, stands Merida, star of the upcomming Disney Pixar film, "Brave".

Merida is a headstrong Scottish Princess and expert archer, who refuses to be the prize in an age old ritual which decides who will have her hand in marriage.

What she does not realize is that in breaking tradition she inadvertantly plunges her kingdom into chaos.

When consulting a wise woman for help, she becomes the victim of a curse which can only be broken when she discovers the true meaning of bravery.

From the trailers that have been released we can see that the animation is stellar. From someone who has traveled to the Highlands of Scottland I can tell you that the artists have captured the landscape perfectly and of course, Merida promises to be a force to be reckoned with.

Anyone who is tired of Disney's pageant of pink clad princesses who wait around to be rescued may find an irresistable flame in Merida.

Though her choices may not always be the best we can be sure she will learn a lot through her adventures and I am sure we will all enjoy her journey.

"Brave" premiers June 22nd!





-Posted by Miss Jessikah