I think there's something to be said for having a female author to look up to, for young girls (and boys) in terms of dispelling programming stereotypes at a yo

I think there's something to be said for having a female author to look up to, for young girls (and boys) in terms of dispelling programming stereotypes at a young age. And no, I don't think a man could accomplish the same thing. As far as the actual content though, no argument.