We want to be Jo March when we grow up

Louisa May Alcott's idealized alter ego has inspired generations of writers

Jo March, the standout among the quartet of sisters in Little Women, is one of the most iconic characters in literature. Here we'll take a look at ten women writers who were inspired by Jo. There are lots of others — maybe even you!

What’s unique and wonderful is that the fictional character of Jo March influenced generations of women writers more than t…