In literature, the word "girls" is used with remarkable versatility, often serving as a symbol of youthful innocence and the complexities of growing up, yet at times also embodying spirited independence and social commentary. In works like Little Women, for example, girls are portrayed as tightly knit figures whose relationships and domestic roles are central to the narrative [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], while in other texts—such as Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman—the term is employed to critique the early indoctrination of gender distinctions [6, 7]. Authors also use "girls" to evoke adventure and humor, as with the reckless charm in The Marvelous Land of Oz [8] or the playful, teasing interactions found in works by Dickens and Shakespeare [9, 10, 11]. Meanwhile, in narratives ranging from the whimsical observations of nursery rhymes [12] to the examination of social and cultural constructs in historical and anthropological texts [13, 14], "girls" emerge as both subjects and symbols of their era’s values. Thus, from everyday life to the realm of social critique, the portrayal of girls reflects a multifaceted lens through which authors explore identity, community, and change.