Science fiction and fantasy have long been vehicles for social activism.

Mary Shelley. Ursula K. Le Guin. Octavia Butler. Margaret Atwood. All have worked hard at changing how Mankind has often treated women, empowering them, and building a better future.

In that vein, New York Times bestselling author Carrie Vaughn has just been nominated for the 2012 Amelia Bloomer List, which names “the best books with significant feminist content that will appeal to young readers.” Here is an interview with her! Enjoy!