My identity is a superpower — not an obstacle | America Ferrera

Set in a tiny sewing factory in East Los Angeles in 1987, 'Real Women Have Curves' follows five full-figured Mexican-American women as they race to meet impossible production deadlines while hiding from immigration authorities. The story is told through the eyes of Ana, a recent high school graduate who dreams of going to college and becoming a writer, despite her family's expectations and the challenges of her undocumented status. Over the course of a week, the women share their struggles, dreams, and secrets, forging a powerful bond as they confront societal pressures, gender politics, and the politics of beauty. The play is both a celebration of real women's bodies and a microcosm of the Latina immigrant experience in the United States.

In 'Gypsy' by Carole Mortimer, the story revolves around Shay, a widowed and pregnant woman who returns to the home of her former lover, Lyon Falconer, who is also her dead husband's brother. The novel explores their complex relationship and the irresistible attraction between them, as well as the involvement of other characters who find Shay captivating.